Our Approach
Scientifically Established Methods
Research Based Proven Approaches
MNT Scientific uses current, research-based methods to help clients reach their goals.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
MNT is a medically recognized treatment provided by registered dietitans (RDs) who may also work with patients' medical providers.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
MNT Scientific dietitians uniquely apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is among the best studied and most common forms of therapy to establish productive behaviors and food choices.Minimally Processed Foods
MNT Scientific promotes minimally processed meals from whole foods aligned to client's objectives. We provide delicious recipes completely devoid of ultra-processed and highly-processed foods.Evidence Based Nutrition
Our (RDs) are passionate about and highly skilled in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), remain fully current in best practices, and are leaders in the field of dietetics. We require membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).Licenced Registered Dietitians
Minimum Master's degree, Rigorous Internship, Passing Rigorous Credentialling ExamCulinary Medicine
Evidenced-based field blending culinary and medical science.Safe Food Prepation
Recipes created or chosen or foods prepared require chefs and dietitians to follow food prepation and guidelines and work with patient allergies.Person-Centered Goals
Agreed upon personalized and measurable goalsMeal Plans with Metabolism in Mind
The food source of calories has varying effects on digestion, absorption, utlization, and excretion, of nutritients, all of which affect goals.Behavioral Health Affects Nutritional Intake
Cognitive behavioral therapy and intersonal psychotherapy are proven methods to restoring healthy eating patterns.Highly Palatable Foods Do Not Need to Be Junk Foods
Great tasting foods are available and have beneficial, not detrimental effects on health goals.Weight Loss Is a Science
Attaining health goals is not a supernatural or mysterious endeavor and cannot escape fundamental scientific principles.
More than Nutrition
We consider all factors related to food intake which include sleep, stress, medications, exercise, life disposition, life-style, and personal food environment.
Whole Patient Approach
Nutrition knowledge is only one among many factors that influence food intake.
Personal Food Environment
The enviroment is dfferent for every person. Everyone has a unique response to various stimuli. Ads, smells, sights, thoughts, words, convenience, all affect people differently.
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
Legitimate Diet Therapy from Rigorously Trained and Licensed Medical Providers
Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT is nutrition counseling for dietary needs. It entails treatment for diet related chronic illnesses provided by a registered dietitian (RD) (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND, 2023).
Our approach is completely l research based . With masters degrees and higher in dietetics, nutrition, or related field with extensive undergraduate nutrition studies, RDs complete an internship in a health care facility, pass a rigourous and comprehensive dietetics exam, and continue professional education requirements to maintain licensure (California Department of State Hospitals, 2023). Their nutritional training requirements far exceed those of medical doctors.