Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) uses food to treat medical conditions such as obesity, cancer, kidney and cardiovascular diseases, and digestive disorders, among others.

The definition was first introduced in 1994 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is a therapy based on scientific evidence and supported by numerous nutrition, food, and health professionals.

Its purpose is to reduce hospitalizations and the use of medications while boosting the patients’ health and life quality.