The concept of therapeutic nutrition

2023-09-28
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The Department of Radiologic Technologies is organizing a workshop on the concept of Therapeutic Nutrition, also referred to as Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Medical Nutrition Therapy is defined as a clinical approach that provides tailored dietary regimens based on an individual’s medical condition, under the supervision of a qualified nutrition specialist. It may involve specific dietary modifications, structured meal plans, or even enteral nutrition, depending on the patient’s health status.

Therapeutic nutrition is applied across a wide range of clinical conditions, most notably diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension, renal disorders, and other medical cases commonly found in hospitals.
This raises several critical questions:

What is the significance of adopting Medical Nutrition Therapy in most hospitals?

When should it be implemented?

Can it be considered a fundamental approach in the management and treatment of various health conditions?

These questions and more will be addressed in the workshop.