Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a medically necessary and cost-effective way of treating and controlling many preventable
diseases and medical conditions. It involves the assessment of a person's nutritional status followed by the development and
implementation of appropriate nutritional therapy.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health, eight of the ten leading causes of death, including
Coronary Heart Disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and Diabetes Mellitus are related to diet.
According to NHANES III (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey), 54.9% of U.S. adults aged 20 years and older are
either overweight or obese, a health concern that can be markedly reduced through proper nutrition.
A multi-center, ten-year study (on insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus) demonstrated that optimal glycemic control,
through diet related behaviors, reduced the risk of Diabetes complications by 60%.
HOW A REGISTERED DIETITIAN CAN HELP YOU?
An RD has completed academic and experience requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and has successfully completed a national credentialing exam.
- Registered Dietitians must participate in ongoing educational and professional development
- Have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods, Nutrition, and/or Exercise
- Are registered by the American Dietetic Association
- Are credentialed by the Commission of Dietetic Registration
- May hold graduate degrees including Masters and PhD
- May hold additional certifications such as Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) and Certificates of Adult Weight Management
- Provide nutrition counseling and education for a wide range of medical diagnoses for all age ranges by using the nutrition care process of assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation
- May counsel patients receiving enteral (tube feeding) and parenteral (intravenous feeding) nutrition support
THERAPY FOR DISEASES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Upon speaking with a RD, you will receive the most current, evidence-based nutrition education dealing with nutritional issues, including (but not limited to):
- Cardiovascular Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes
- Glucose Intolerance
- Obesity/Weight Management
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Malabsorptive Conditions
- Renal Disease
- Liver Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Meal Planning
- Recipe Modification
- Sports Nutrition
- Body Fat Analysis
- Diet Improvement
