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:
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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- Project Team (2015)
The following individuals contributed their valuable time and expertise to this project:
Workgroup Members
- Geeta Sikand, MA, RDN, FADA, CLS, FNLA Chair
- Linda Arpino, MA, RDN, CDN
- Joanne Christaldi, PhD, RDN
- Shirley Ekvall, PhD, RDN, LD
- Desiree de Waal, MS, RDN, CD
- Elvira Q. Johnson, MS, RDN, CDE, LDN
Project Manager
Lead Analyst
Evidence Analysts
- Diane DellaValle, PhD, RD
- Nichole McGrath, MEd, RD, LDN
- Patricia Mendoza, MS, RD
- Hope Paul, MS, RD, CDE, CNSC
- Valaree Williams, MS, RD, CSO, LDN
Academy Staff
Financial Contributors
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Disclosures of Potential Conflicts of Interest: In the interest of full disclosure, the Academy has adopted the policy of revealing relationships workgroup members have with companies that sell products or services that are relevant to this topic. Workgroup members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest by completing the Academy Conflict of Interest Form. It should not be assumed that these financial interests will have an adverse impact on the content, but they are noted here to fully inform readers.
- None of the workgroup members listed above disclosed potential conflicts
- Resources and Articles
The following resources on this topic were developed:
- Effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy in the management of adult dyslipidemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Alex E Mohr, Cherine Hatem, Geeta Sikand, Mary Rozga, Lisa Moloney, Joanne Sullivan, Desiree De Waal, Deepa Handu. J Clin Lipidol. 2022 Jun 25;S1933-2874(22)00182-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2022.06.008. Online ahead of print.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Power Point Presentation - This 47-slide presentation includes all conclusion statements and grades for the Academy's 2015 and 2009 Medical Nutrition Therapy systematic reviews. The results of both reviews highlight the effectiveness of the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) as a member of the medical team. The presentation also includes MNT conclusions from other EAL systematic reviews on various health conditions. Ideal for you to use in meetings, in-service presentations and classrooms. This presentation is not designed for the consumer . Click to order.
- Project Team and Disclosures (2022)
The following individuals contributed their valuable time and expertise to this project:
Expert Panel/Workgroup Members
- Geeta Sikand, MA, RDN, CDE, CLS, FAND, FNLA, Chair
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USa
- Joanne Sullivan, PhD, RDN, LDN
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, USA
- Desiree de Waal, MS, RDN, CD, FAND
Renal Dietitian, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
Fellows
- Cherine Hatem, MS, RDN
Doctoral Student, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
- Alex Mohr, MS
Research Scientist, Isagenix International, Chandler, AZ, USA
Project Leaders
- Mary Rozga, PhD, RDN
Nutrition Researcher, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, USA
- Lisa Moloney, MS, RDN
Nutrition Researcher, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, USA
- Deepa Handu, PhD, RDN
Senior Scientist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, USA
Financial Contributors
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The views or interests of the funding bodies did not influence the development of the systematic review.
Disclosures of Potential Conflicts of Interest: In the interest of full disclosure, the Academy has adopted the policy of revealing relationships workgroup members have with companies that sell products or services that are relevant to this topic. Workgroup members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest by completing the Academy Conflict of Interest Form. It should not be assumed that these financial interests will have an adverse impact on the content, but they are noted here to fully inform readers.
- None of the workgroup members listed above disclosed potential conflicts.
- Project Team (2009)
The following individuals contributed their valuable time and expertise to this project:
Workgroup Members
- Geeta Sikand, MA, RD, FADA, CDE, Chair
- Suzanne Brodney-Folse, PhD, RD
- Naomi Trostler, PhD, RD
- Anne Wolf, MS, RD
- Elvira Q. Johnson, MS, RD, CDE, LDN
- Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LDN, CDE
- Sharon Stall, MPH, CSR (resigned January 2009)
Workgroup Chairs of other projects added to assist with specific topics
- Theresa L. Dildy, MS, RD,LD, CNSD, Hypertension
- Chris Biesemeier, MS, RD, LD, FADA, LDN, Adult Weight Management
- Jo Ann S. Carson, PhD, RD, LD, Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Project Manager/Lead Analyst
Analysts
- Diane DellaValle, MS, RD
- Ann-Frances Sutherlin, MS, RD, LD
Academy Staff
- Deborah Cummins, PhD
- Kari Kren, MPH, RD
- Pam Michel, MBA, RD
- Esther Myers, PhD, RD
- Laurie Sweet, MS, MHA,, RD, LD (2007-2008)
Financial Contributors
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Academy Coding and Coverage Committee
Disclosures of Potential Conflicts of Interest: In the interest of full disclosure, the Academy has adopted the policy of revealing relationships workgroup members have with companies that sell products or services that are relevant to this topic. Workgroup members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest by completing the Academy Conflict of Interest Form. It should not be assumed that these financial interests will have an adverse impact on the content, but they are noted here to fully inform readers.
- None of the workgroup members listed above disclosed potential conflicts
