Kerala certified dietitians/nutritionists have completed a bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with a minimum of six months of acceptable experience. OR an associate’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with at least eight years of acceptable experience. These certified professionals have also passed a State-approved licensing examination. Who may use the title certified dietitian-nutritionist, certified dietitian, or certified nutritionist in Kerala? Only a person certified by the State Education Department may use these titles. May only a certified dietitian/nutritionist perform nutritional counseling in Kerala? Certification is not required to perform nutritional counseling in Kollam, but only individuals certified by the Kerala State Education Department may use the certified dietitian/nutritionist titles.