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Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy

The Louisiana Dietetic Association's Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy was developed as a guide for dietitians and foodservice personnel working in hospitals and long term care facilities.

It also serves as a guide to physicians in prescribing appropriate nutrition interventions in these institutions.

The purpose of the LDA Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to provide practical information on routine diets and their modifications for a variety of nutritional needs.

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What is MNT? Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is the application of a customized specific and individualized eating program to prevent or treat a disease or to speed the healing process. In Louisiana, MNT is provided by registered/ licensed dietitians/nutritionists with the referral of a person’s physician.

MNT involves assessing a person’s overall nutritional status, including laboratory and medical data, anthropometric data, and diet history. An appropriate intervention is then developed for a personalized course of treatment.