Florida Dietitian License Requirements (2026)
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Florida licenses dietitians and nutritionists together under Chapter 468, Part X of the Florida Statutes, administered by the Florida Department of Health's Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council. Florida also maintains a distinct, closed "nutrition counselor" license category (issued only to people who were already practicing nutrition counseling before April 1, 1988, and licensed between 1988–1997) that is separate from the dietitian/nutritionist license.
Florida Dietitian License Requirements
| Licensing Authority | Florida Department of Health, Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council |
| Protected Title | LD/N |
| Education | Baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management (or an equivalent foreign degree) — 900 supervised-practice hours |
| Exam | Registration Examination for Dietitians (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)) |
| Continuing Education | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Endorsement (CDR/RD holders) | Fla. Stat. §468.509 allows the board to waive the licensure exam for applicants who are registered dietitians (CDR), Certified Nutrition Specialists (CBNS), or Diplomates of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition — an endorsement-style pathway for holders of those national credentials. |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $80 |
| Initial License Fee | $80 |
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $100 |
Related & additional fees
Separate or situational costs — not part of the standard initial application.
| Unlicensed activity fee | $5 |
| Late renewal fee (after expiration) | $200 |
Recommended exam prep
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Florida licenses "dietitian" and "nutritionist" together as a single LD/N credential under Fla. Stat. Ch. 468 Part X, but it also has a legally distinct third category — the "Licensed Nutrition Counselor" (LNC), governed by Fla. Stat. §468.51 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B8-43. That license is closed to new applicants (it was only available to people who were already practicing nutrition counseling prior to April 1, 1988, and who obtained the license between July 1, 1988 and March 30, 1997) but existing LNC holders may still renew and practice under it, distinct from the LD/N license governed by Chapter 64B8-42.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida require a dietitian license?
Yes. Florida licenses dietitians through the Florida Department of Health, Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council. The protected title is LD/N.
How much does a dietitian license cost in Florida?
The application/initial license fee is $80, with a $100 renewal fee every 2 years.
Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Florida?
Florida licenses "dietitian" and "nutritionist" together as a single LD/N credential under Fla. Stat. Ch. 468 Part X, but it also has a legally distinct third category — the "Licensed Nutrition Counselor" (LNC), governed by Fla. Stat. §468.51 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B8-43. That license is closed to new applicants (it was only available to people who were already practicing nutrition counseling prior to April 1, 1988, and who obtained the license between July 1, 1988 and March 30, 1997) but existing LNC holders may still renew and practice under it, distinct from the LD/N license governed by Chapter 64B8-42.
Can I get a Florida dietitian license by endorsement if I'm already a CDR-registered RD?
Fla. Stat. §468.509 allows the board to waive the licensure exam for applicants who are registered dietitians (CDR), Certified Nutrition Specialists (CBNS), or Diplomates of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition — an endorsement-style pathway for holders of those national credentials.
Sources
Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: Florida Department of Health — Dietitian & Nutritionist Licensure