Nutrition Counseling/
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is defined as an evidence-based medical approach to treating chronic diseases and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes through the use of personalized nutrition plans. MNT is provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and act as part of a medical team, in various practice settings, such as hospitals, physician offices, private practice and other health care facilities.
Medical nutrition therapy is covered by a variety of insurance plans and is also referred to as ‘nutritional counseling'.
Example Health Conditions that require Nutrition Counseling
Gastrointestinal
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Celiac disease
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Chronic constipation
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Crohn's disease
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Gastric or Peptic ulcer disease
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GERD/heartburn/reflux
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IBS-D; IBS-C or IBS-Mixed
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
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Ulcerative colitis
Cardiovascular
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Atherosclerosis
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Elevated cholesterol
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Heart attack
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High blood pressure
Neruological / Brain
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Anxiety
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ADHD
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Depression
Dermatological
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Acne
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Rosacea
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Skin Rash
Inflammatory / Autoimmune
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Gout
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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Poor immune function (frequent infections)
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Musculoskeletal / Pain
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Chronic pain
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Fibromyalgia
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Migraines
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Osteoarthritis
Metabolic / Endocrine
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Diabetes
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- Type 1
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- Type 2
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Hypoglycemia
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Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
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Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid
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Infertility
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Metabolic syndrome (prediabetes, insulin resistance)
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Urinary / Gynecological
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Estrogen dominance
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Kidney stones
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Post birth control syndrome
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Prostate problems
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)
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Yeast overgrowth/infection
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