A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual who is a food and nutrition expert who has met rigorous criteria to earn the RDN Credential. RDN’s need to complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university and course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
They are also responsible to complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program consisting of 1,200+ hours in various health-care facility settings. The final step in the process to becoming an RDN involves an extremely difficult national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
RDN’s study a variety of subjects ranging from food and nutrition sciences, business economics, computer science, culinary arts, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, anatomy, and chemistry.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual who is a food and nutrition expert who has met rigorous criteria to earn the RDN Credential. RDN’s need to complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university and course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
They are also responsible to complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program consisting of 1,200+ hours in various health-care facility settings. The final step in the process to becoming an RDN involves an extremely difficult national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
RDN’s study a variety of subjects ranging from food and nutrition sciences, business economics, computer science, culinary arts, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, anatomy, and chemistry.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual who is a food and nutrition expert who has met rigorous criteria to earn the RDN Credential. RDN’s need to complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university and course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
They are also responsible to complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program consisting of 1,200+ hours in various health-care facility settings. The final step in the process to becoming an RDN involves an extremely difficult national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
RDN’s study a variety of subjects ranging from food and nutrition sciences, business economics, computer science, culinary arts, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, anatomy, and chemistry.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
What Is it?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based, therapeutic approach to improving health through nutrition. Provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), MNT is used to help manage chronic medical conditions, improve overall health outcomes, and support preventive care.
MNT may help reduce the risk of complications associated with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, PCOS, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies/sensitivities, and many other health concerns. It can also be beneficial for individuals managing eating disorders, digestive issues, metabolic concerns, or those seeking to improve long-term health and disease prevention.
At Altitude, every nutrition plan is personalized and tailored to your individual needs, taking into account your medical history, laboratory values, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, physical status, and overall health goals. Through individualized nutrition counseling, education, and practical lifestyle strategies, our Registered Dietitians help patients build sustainable habits designed to improve symptoms, enhance quality of life, and support long-term health.
Whether your goal is to manage a medical condition, improve metabolic health, prevent future disease, or simply develop healthier eating habits, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to start improving your health? Contact us today to learn more about Medical Nutrition Therapy and how we can help.