What does the Dietitians Board do for you?
We promote and enhance the health of New Zealanders by ensuring that dietitians practice safely and competently.
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view all news23 August 2022
The list of vitamins, minerals, and related products that Dietitians can prescribe has been updated on the 23rd of August 2022 and
22 August 2022
Australia and New Zealand Allied Health Summit 2022: 2-day virtual event on the 25-26 August 2022 to discuss and explore the value and utility of allied health
18 August 2022
18 Here-turi-kōkā 2022 / 18 August 2022 Pānui
The role of the Board
The primary role of the Board is to promote and protect public interest by providing mechanisms to ensure that Dietitians are qualified, competent and fit to practise their profession.
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Dietitian’s Scope of Practice
Dietitians are registered health practitioners who evaluate scientific evidence about food and nutrition and translate it into practical strategies. Dietitians work in partnership with individuals, whānau, communities and populations, in states of health and disease, to support optimal health and well-being.
Registering as a dietitian
Applicants who hold and satisfy all the qualifications, competence and fitness for registration requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act) are likely to be eligible to apply for registration under the Dietitians Board’s Scope of Practice.
