However, according to the law North Carolina Dietetics General Statute (§ 90-368.), Steve did not need to make changes to his website, because Steve has not claimed to be a dietician, or a nutritionist. Nor has he used any state licensed credentials.
Reference General Statute § 90-368. Persons and practices not affected. Sections (9) and (10).
(9) A person who does not hold himself out to be a dietitian or nutritionist when that person furnishes nutrition information on food, food materials, or dietary supplements. This Article does not prohibit that person from making explanations to customers about foods or food products in connection with the marketing and distribution of these products.
(10) An herbalist or other person who does not hold himself out to be a dietitian or nutritionist when the person furnishes nonfraudulent specific nutritional information and counseling about the reported or historical use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, carbohydrates, sugars, enzymes, food concentrates, or other foods. (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 1995, c. 509, s. 135.2(s).)
In fact, according to the NCBDN's "Rules" their broad MISinterpretation
of the law includes the internet, even people residing in other states.
21 NCAC 17 .0403 ELECTRONIC PRACTICE
Any person, whether residing in this state or not, who by use of electronic or other medium performs any of the acts described as the practice of dietetics/nutrition, but is not licensed pursuant to Article 25 of G.S. 90 shall be deemed by the Board as being engaged in the practice of dietetics/nutrition and subject to the enforcement provisions available to the Board. Among other remedies, the Board shall report violations of this Rule to any occupational licensing board having issued an occupational license to a person who violates this Rule. This Rule does not apply to persons licensed pursuant to, or exempt from licensure pursuant to, Article 25 of G.S. 90.
NCBDN "Rules" pdf:
http://www.ncbdn.org/images/uploads/Final_Rules_asof_Nov_2011.pdfA bit megalomaniac and monopolistic, I think.
The NC Board of Dietetics has a pattern of using threats and intimidation above the law, to silence nutritional information.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelellsberg/2012/04/05/american-dietetic-association/3/Pat Robinson