Nutrition and Food Services

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy is a service that a registered dietitian (RD) provides. MNT is nutrition counseling tailored to your disease or condition and lifestyle that will improve your health. It includes:

• An individualized visit with an RD to review your eating and lifestyle habits as well as medical information.
• Education provided by an RD regarding individualized meal plans designed to meet your lifestyle and medical condition.
• Follow up visits as needed to monitor your progress and continue nutrition counseling/education.

Benefits of Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy can help you:

• Manage your disease or condition
• Minimize medical complications
• Reduce medication use
• Reduce hospital admissions and doctor visits
• Improve your overall quality of life
• Understand food and drug interactions

Medical Nutrition Therapy Services Provided

We provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics, for a variety of conditions such as (but not limited to):

• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational)
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Weight management
• Pre/Post gastric bypass
• Food allergies
• Food intolerance
• Tube feeding
• General nutrition
• Gastrointestinal disorders

How to get an appointment with a Registered Dietitian:

• Contact your primary care physician for a prescription and a referral to see a dietitian for your specific diagnosis or condition.
• Call Canyon Vista Medical Center’s Dietitians at 520.263.2152 or 520.263.2153 to schedule an appointment.