Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Qualifications of Applicants. - An applicant for the licensure examination for nutritionist-dietitian shall satisfactorily prove that he/she possesses the following qualifications:

(a) Citizen of the Philippines or of any foreign country/ state which has a policy or law on reciprocity for Filipinos relative to the practice of nutrition and dietetics in accordance with Section 31 hereof;

(b) Of good moral character;

(c) A holder of a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics or its equivalent which is duly recognized or accredited by the CHED and conferred by a school/college/university, whether here or abroad, duly authorized by the government; and

(d) Not convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction.