TN HB2029

Creates the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act" establishing two distinct license types: licensed dietitians (who can treat complex conditions in inpatient/outpatient settings) and licensed nutritionists (limited to non-complex conditions in low-acuity outpatient settings)

Requires licensed dietitians to hold a master's or doctoral degree from an ACEND-accredited program, complete 1,000+ hours of supervised practice, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration examination

Requires licensed nutritionists to hold a master's or doctoral degree in nutrition-related fields with specific coursework (15 semester hours in clinical/life sciences, 15 in nutrition/metabolism), complete 1,000+ hours supervised practice, and pass the certified nutrition specialist examination

Establishes a 9-member Board of Dietitian and Nutritionist Examiners (5 licensed dietitians, 2 licensed nutritionists, 1 physician, 1 public member) appointed by the governor to oversee licensing, discipline, and rulemaking

Violations of title protection (using "dietitian," "nutritionist," or related titles without licensure) constitute a Class A misdemeanor; exemptions include federal employees, students/trainees under supervision, and those providing general non-medical nutrition information