Medical Nutrition Therapy

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is the practice of providing evidenced based nutrition education and counseling to assist with preventing and managing chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

MNT Outcomes:

  • Patients who undergo MNT see an average weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week.
  • Possible discontinuation of blood sugar, blood pressure, and/or cholesterol medication.
  • Studies show MNT provided for less than six months leads to significant reductions in blood pressure of approximately 5 mm Hg for both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
  • Patients who complete MNT with a Dietitian have an average drop in A1C up to 3% in 3 to 6 months.
  • Blood glucose levels decrease on average by 50% in patients who undergo MNT.
  • Patients who complete 2-6 visits with a Dietitian can lower total cholesterol by 6-13% and LDL cholesterol by 7-14%.

Who can Benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Research has shown MNT can significantly benefit patients with the following conditions:

  • Overweight/Obesity
  • Prediabetes
  • Diabetes
  • Prehypertension
  • Hypertension
  • Heart Disease
  • High Cholesterol
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chron’s Disease, and Diverticulitis
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and associated fertility issues
  • Osteaoarthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Underweight
  • Eating Disorders including Binge Eating Disorder
  • Food Allergies and Intolerance
  • Cancer
  • Athletic Performance
  • Pregnancy

What to Expect

  1. Initial Visit (90min):
    1. Assessment of your current medical status, lifestyle habits, and nutritional intake
    1. Explanation of nutrition analysis
    1. Individualized nutrition education, counseling, and goal setting based off of your assessment and nutritional analysis report
  2. Follow Up Sessions (30-60min):
    1. Tailored nutrition education, counseling, and meal planning to assist you in meeting your health goals (i.e. blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, gastrointestinal health, weight, etc.)