Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a medically recognized treatment provided by registered dietitans (RDs) who may also work with patients' medical providers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / July, 2023
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
MNT Scientific uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the best studied and most common forms of therapy to establish productive behaviors and food choices.
National Library of Medicine / August, 2013
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.
Food and Agricultre Organization of the United Nations (FAO) / 2019
Evidence Based Nutrition
MNT Scientific is 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).
Academy of Nutritionn and Dietetics (AND) / 2023
Licenced Registered Dietitians
Minimum Master's degree, Rigorous Internship, Passing Rigorous Credentialling Exam
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) / 2023
Culinary Medicine
Evidenced-based field blending culinary and medical science.
Population Health Management / 2016
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.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Person-Centered Goals
Agreed upon personalized and measurable goals
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NAQA) / 2023
Meal 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.
Forde & Bohhuis / Mar 2022 Current Nutrition Reports
Behavioral Health Affects Nutritional Intake
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy are proven methods to restoring healthy eating patterns.
Iacovino et al. / Sep 2012 Current Psychiatric Report
Highly Palatable Foods Do Not Need to Be Junk Foods
Great tasting foods are available and have beneficial, not detrimental effects on health goals.
Rao et al. / July 2018 Science of Food
Weight Loss Is a Science
Attaining health goals is not a supernatural or mysterious endeavor and cannot escape fundamental scientific principles.
Institute of Medicine / 2004 National Academy Press

More than Nutrition

All factors influencing food intake are considered, including sleep, stress, medications, physical activity, emotional disposition, lifestyle, and the surrounding food environment.

Our Why

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?

Evidence-Based Diet Therapy from Licensed Nutrition Experts

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a form of evidence-based nutrition counseling provided by a registered dietitian (RD) to address diet-related chronic conditions (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND, 2023). 

MNT is grounded in clinical research and delivered by highly trained professionals. Registered dietitians hold at least a master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field, with extensive undergraduate coursework in nutritional sciences. Their training includes a supervised internship in a healthcare setting, successful completion of a national board exam, and ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure (California Department of State Hospitals, 2023). The depth and rigor of RD training in nutrition significantly exceed that of most medical doctors.

Our Approach

Scientifically Established Methods

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / July, 2023

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles

National Library of Medicine / August, 2013

Minimally Processed Foods

Food and Agricultre Organization of the United Nations (FAO) / 2019

Evidence Based Nutrition

Academy of Nutritionn and Dietetics (AND) / 2023

Licenced Registered Dietitians

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) / 2023

Culinary Medicine

Population Health Management / 2016

Safe Food Prepation

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Person-Centered Goals

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NAQA) / 2023

Meal Plans with Metabolism in Mind

Forde & Bohhuis / Mar 2022 Current Nutrition Reports

Behavioral Health Affects Nutritional Intake

Iacovino et al. / Sep 2012 Current Psychiatric Report

Highly Palatable Foods Do Not Need to Be Junk Foods

Rao et al. / July 2018 Science of Food

Weight Loss Is a Science

Institute of Medicine / 2004 National Academy Press

More than Nutrition

Whole Patient Approach

Personal Food Environment

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?