Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes

Although a significant proportion of Americans live with one or more chronic disease, the critical role of nutrition in risk reduction and disease management is often underappreciated. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based approach used for the management of a variety of health conditions. Despite its effectiveness in enhancing individual health and well-being, MNT is often underutilized. This presentation will introduce participants to the foundational principles of MNT and highlight how it differs from general nutrition education or wellness advice. Attendees will gain insight into the specialized role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the development of an individualized plan of care and nutrition therapy interventions. This session will explore conditions such as diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders, for which MNT is particularly effective. Finally, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration will be discussed by highlighting how the integration of MNT provided by the RDN, as part of the healthcare team, contributes to improved patient/client outcomes.  

Speaker Information

Robyn Kovacs, MS, RDN, LD  

With a passion for helping others to use food for improved health and quality of life, Robyn has spent more than 20 years translating nutrition science into actionable steps for patients and clients across a variety of settings. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, she has provided Medical Nutrition Therapy for numerous conditions, with a focus on renal disease, diabetes, and weight management. In her current role as Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, she is profoundly honored to be a part of growing the nutrition profession by training and mentoring future Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.  This presentation addresses increasing health information and the NNLM goal to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.

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