Category: Medical licensing

It is a common misconception that wellness professionals all have the same scope of practice, but this is far from the truth. The answer to whether a nutritionist can give injections is a firm no, rooted in strict legal and medical regulations designed to protect public health.

According to the American Nutrition Association, a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) is an expert in personalized nutrition who works to optimize health and prevent disease. However, a CNS is not a medical doctor and does not hold an MD or DO degree.