Dietitian Licensure in Colorado: Title Protection, Not a License
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Colorado does not license dietitians or nutritionists. A 2025 bill (HB25-1220) would have created licensure for both professions through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) starting September 1, 2026, but it was vetoed by the Governor on May 23, 2025, and did not become law. The only existing protection is a narrow consumer-protection statute that bars falsely claiming to be a "dietitian" or "certified dietitian" — it is not a professional license and "nutritionist" is not covered by it at all.
No Dietitian License Required in Colorado
Colorado has no dietitian licensing board, application process, or renewal cycle. Narrow title-protection law applies to: Dietitian, Certified Dietitian.
Is “Nutritionist” a Protected Title in Colorado?
Neither "dietitian" nor "nutritionist" is licensed in Colorado. C.R.S. §6-1-707(1)(b) — part of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, enforced by the Attorney General/district attorneys, not a licensing board — makes it a deceptive trade practice to falsely claim to be a "dietitian," "dietician," "certified dietitian," or "certified dietician," or to use the abbreviation "C.D." without qualifying. That statute does not mention or restrict "nutritionist" at all, so "nutritionist" is even less regulated than "dietitian" — it can be used by anyone with no restriction whatsoever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colorado require a dietitian license?
No. Colorado does not operate a dietitian licensing board, application, or renewal process.
Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Colorado?
Neither "dietitian" nor "nutritionist" is licensed in Colorado. C.R.S. §6-1-707(1)(b) — part of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, enforced by the Attorney General/district attorneys, not a licensing board — makes it a deceptive trade practice to falsely claim to be a "dietitian," "dietician," "certified dietitian," or "certified dietician," or to use the abbreviation "C.D." without qualifying. That statute does not mention or restrict "nutritionist" at all, so "nutritionist" is even less regulated than "dietitian" — it can be used by anyone with no restriction whatsoever.
Sources
Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: Colorado General Assembly — HB25-1220 (Regulation of Medical Nutrition Therapy) bill status: vetoed