Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Welcome to the Medical Nutrition Therapy Effectiveness Systematic Review. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based application of the Nutrition Care Process. The provision of MNT to a patient/client may include one or more of the following: nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation that typically results in the prevention, delay, or management of diseases and/or conditions.1, 2
MNT Effectiveness: Dyslipidemia (2022)
The expert panel focused on the effectiveness of MNT for adults with dysslipidemia on the following outcomes:
- Lipid profile
- Blood pressure
- Anthropometric outcomes
- Glycemic outcomes
- Quality of life
- Adverse events
Key Findings: Moderate certainty of evidence demonstrates MNT provided by an RDN or international equivalent improves lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride levels) in adults with dyslipidemia.
Recently Updated Topics with MNT Effectiveness
Every EAL systematic review addresses the topic of MNT effectiveness. The following topics have recently updated findings:
- Pre-Hypertension and Hypertension (2024)
- Prediabetes Interventions (2023)
- Adult Weight Management (2021)
- Celiac Disease (2021)
- Cystic Fibrosis (2019)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (2018)
Use the links on the left navigation bar to access the content. Expand the section below titled Project Team and Disclosures for a listing of individuals who contributed to the development of the review, disclosures, and project funding information. Expand the section titled Resources and Articles for links to resources and manuscripts developed from the results of this project.
Reference:
1. electronic Nutrition Care Process Terminology. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Web site. www.ncpro.org Accessed March 9, 2020.
2. Swan WI, Vivanti A, et al. Nutrition Care Process and Model Update: Toward Realizing People-Centered Care and Outcomes Management. J Acad Nutr Diet 2017 117(12):2003-2014 PMID: 28988837 doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.07.015
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