Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a specific application of the Nutrition Care Process in clinical settings that is focused on the management of diseases. MNT involves in-depth individualized nutrition assessment and a duration and frequency of care using the Nutrition Care Process to manage disease.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Effectiveness for specific diseases or conditions

Several ADA Evidence Analysis Projects have included questions related to the subject of Medical Nutrition Therapy, the role of the dietitian and/or cost-effectiveness, including:

• MNT and
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Heart Failure
  • HIV
  • Oncology
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Unintended Weight Loss and Older Adults
• Cost-effectiveness
  • Critical Illness

Select the topic from the menu bar on the left to view the MNT-related questions found in these ADA Evidence Analysis projects. Additional questions will be added when relevant evidence summaries and conclusion statements are completed.

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