Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT)
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a nutrition-based treatment plan created by a registered dietitian (RD/RDN) to address a variety of acute and chronic health conditions:​
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diabetes
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kidney disease
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heart disease
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hypertension/high blood pressure
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eating disorders
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gastrointestinal disorders inlcuding Celiac disease, MSAD, Crohn's, and Ulcerative Colitis
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cancer
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malnutrition
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other complex health conditions/illnesses​​​
What Does MNT Involve?
MNT is a systematic process that follows 4 steps​
What Does MNT Involve?
MNT is a systematic process and framework for providing high-quality care that follows 4 main steps:​
1
Assessment
2
Diagnosis
3
Intervention
4
Monitoring
&
Evaluation
MNT encompasses nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and collaboration with your healthcare team to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.
Who Can Benefit from MNT?
Whether you're adjusting to a new medical diagnosis or simply working to improve your long-term health, MNT provides evidence-based nutrition support tailored to your unique needs and health goals. ​​​
You'll receive a personalized plan, not a one-size-fits-all approach, along with practical guidance to help you make lasting change.​​​
