Medical Nutrition Therapy & Personalized Nutrition Explained

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

• Involves the assessment and treatment of medical conditions through tailored dietary interventions.

• Administered by trained nutrition professionals with higher education and supervised practice.

• Requires passing national examinations to ensure evidence-based guidance.

• Manage diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and chronic illnesses.

• Primarily used in clinical settings to treat and manage diagnosed medical conditions.

Personalized Nutrition (PN)

• Customizes dietary recommendations based on an individual's unique characteristics, including genetic makeup, lifestyle, and health status.

• Aims to optimize health outcomes by considering personal factors that influence nutrient metabolism and dietary needs.​

• Used for both disease prevention and wellness optimization, not just treatment.

• Takes a more proactive and preventative approach, integrating modern tools like genetic testing and metabolic assessments.

Combined Approach

• MNT and PN complement each other by combining clinical expertise with individualized dietary strategies.

• MNT provides structured, evidence-based nutritional interventions to manage and treat medical conditions.

• PN enhances these interventions by incorporating an individual's genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors for a more precise approach.

• Together, they create a comprehensive, client-centered approach that not only addresses existing health conditions but also promotes long-term well-being through precision nutrition.