Position of the American Dietetic Association: Integration of Medical Nutrition Therapy and Pharmacotherapy
Abstract: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that medical nutrition therapy (MNT), as a part of the Nutrition Care Process, should be the initial step and an integral component of medical treatment for management of specific disease states and conditions. If optimal control cannot be achieved with MNT alone and concurrent pharmacotherapy is required, the Association promotes a team approach and encourages active collaboration among registered dietitians (RDs) and other health care team members. RDs use MNT as a cost-effective means to achieve significant health benefits by preventing or altering the course of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism, heart failure, osteoporosis, celiac disease, and chronic kidney disease, among other diseases. Sho...MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.
http://www.adajournal.org/article/PIIS0002822310004220/abstract?rss=yes
