New Hampshire Dietitian License Requirements (2026)
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New Hampshire licenses dietitians through the Board of Licensed Dietitians, part of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), under RSA 326-H. The statute protects only the title "licensed dietitian" — it does not define or regulate "nutritionist" as a separate credential, and it explicitly permits unlicensed individuals to give nutrition advice as long as they do not claim to be a "licensed dietitian."
New Hampshire Dietitian License Requirements
| Licensing Authority | New Hampshire Board of Licensed Dietitians (OPLC) |
| Protected Title | Licensed Dietitian |
| Education | Baccalaureate or higher degree from a board-approved college or university with a major course of study in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, or food systems management — 900 supervised-practice hours |
| Exam | CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)) |
| Continuing Education | 20 hours every 2 years (24 months) |
| Endorsement (CDR/RD holders) | RSA 326-H:12 includes a grandfather provision deeming applicants who were registered as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration on or before December 31, 2000 to have met the degree, internship, and exam requirements. This is a narrow historical grandfather clause tied to CDR registration rather than a general license-by-endorsement pathway for current out-of-state licensees; no broader reciprocity statute was found in RSA 326-H covering currently-licensed out-of-state applicants. |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $121 |
| Initial License Fee | $121 |
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $121 |
Related & additional fees
Separate or situational costs — not part of the standard initial application.
| Professional health program fee (N.H. Code Admin. R. Plc 1001.08) | $28 |
Recommended exam prep
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RSA 326-H:2 defines "dietitian" as a person credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and does not separately define or license "nutritionist." RSA 326-H's exemptions further permit unlicensed persons to provide nutrition counseling or advice, provided they do not represent themselves as a "licensed dietitian" — so "nutritionist" remains an unregulated title in New Hampshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Hampshire require a dietitian license?
Yes. New Hampshire licenses dietitians through the New Hampshire Board of Licensed Dietitians (OPLC). The protected title is Licensed Dietitian.
How much does a dietitian license cost in New Hampshire?
The application/initial license fee is $121, with a $121 renewal fee every 2 years.
Is the title "nutritionist" protected in New Hampshire?
RSA 326-H:2 defines "dietitian" as a person credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and does not separately define or license "nutritionist." RSA 326-H's exemptions further permit unlicensed persons to provide nutrition counseling or advice, provided they do not represent themselves as a "licensed dietitian" — so "nutritionist" remains an unregulated title in New Hampshire.
Can I get a New Hampshire dietitian license by endorsement if I'm already a CDR-registered RD?
RSA 326-H:12 includes a grandfather provision deeming applicants who were registered as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration on or before December 31, 2000 to have met the degree, internship, and exam requirements. This is a narrow historical grandfather clause tied to CDR registration rather than a general license-by-endorsement pathway for current out-of-state licensees; no broader reciprocity statute was found in RSA 326-H covering currently-licensed out-of-state applicants.
Sources
Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: RSA 326-H — Licensed Dietitians (full chapter text)