Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Pilot - General Information

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Description

The use of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in weight loss has been associated with significant weight loss. Individuals who receive at least 5 sessions of MNT have a 2x greater likelihood of achieving 5% weight loss compared to those who do not receive MNT. 

Type of Provider For This Program:

• Registered Dietitians

Dietitians will be added as a guest coach while their Weight Loss coach pauses their consults with the member.

Eligibility / Inclusion Criteria:

• Members from FAR clients
• Members that have not lost 2% weight in 4 weeks
• Members that have not lost 5% weight in 12 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under the age of 18 
• Pregnant
• Exclusion: BMI <20
• Eating disorder within the last 5 years

Goal(s):

Primary Goal: Participants receiving MNT will be assessed and put on a plan that incorporates the following practices:

• Daily food tracking
• Caloric deficit and lower carbohydrate approach
• Self-monitoring of weight
• Physical activity

Internal Metric: 5-7% weight loss in 6 months.

Target Population

Small cohort (200 max members). Members identified as eligible will be automatically opted into the pilot.

Support FAQs

What if the member wants to opt out of meeting with the RD?

If the member want's to opt out of MNT and go back to their weight loss coach, fill out the client change form requesting that the guest RD be removed.

I actually like my dietitian and would want to continue working with them. Can you accommodate?

Encourage members to continue with their goals established during the MNT session in the WL program. If they insist on switching to their RD, we'll have to switch them over to Whole Health.