Actually, I believe this is correct decision, and a generally held principle not just at the state, but also the federal level.
Don’t think of it in terms of nutrition, but of “practicing medicine without a license.” Which puts a whole new spin on this.
Granted, nutritionists are not doctors, but this man is, in effect, giving medical advice to people without knowing any of their medical background. This is a very dangerous thing to do, and is strictly prohibited to the *entire* supplement and alternative medicine business in the US.
The FDA regularly wipes out businesses that do this. You do *not* offer personal medical advice. With diets it is always, “ask your doctor if this is right for you”, or “check with your doctor before trying this.” Lots of other disclaimers.
The actual content of his diet is not really important. I rather like diets similar to the Paleo diet, like Atkins, which do work, yet are not approved of by many nutritionists. But while I might recommend that they work, I will not tell an unknown person that it is right for them.
It is not really a fine line, here. But this guy has crossed that line.
So nutrition is medicine? You really want to go down that road?
Of course that would mean that Michelle 0bama can’t tell you to, “eat your peas,” anymore.
I see this as more of the same along the lines of the kids turkey and cheese sandwich that was taken away.
The guy has disclaimers on every page of his site. Plus if he was selling his advice, but closing with a disclaimer ???
If I tell you an Apple a day will keep the doctor away...I am practicing medicine? If I advise you to eat from the 4 food groups for a healthy diet, I am practicing medicine?
Look at all the FReepers who are huge Vitamin D pushers...are they practicing medicine when they share their knowledge and experience here?
Naw...hard pressed to accept your premise.