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How A Registered Dietitian Can Benefit Your Practice

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), are the food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. RDNs are recognized as the most qualified food and nutrition experts by the National Academy of Medicine. (1)

Adding A Dietitian to Your Practice is Good Medicine

Research shows that Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) using medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is associated with improved patient outcomes in diabetes, hypertension, lipid metabolism disorders, HIV infection, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, and unintended weight loss in older adults.(2) Additionally, RDNs have demonstrated improved outcomes related to weight management.(3-4)

Working with a dietitian helps to…

Improve Patient Health Outcomes
Decrease Medication Use
Achieve Increased Patient Satisfaction
Increase Physician Time Allowing More Focus On Patient Care

Download the RDNs and PCPs: A Healthy Partnership for Primary Care factsheet from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about the value of incorporating RDNs into your primary care practice.

Zednia Linares, Registered Dietitian and Founder of NW Dietitian

When to Refer to an RDN

Consider referring to an RDN when your patient expresses distress over their nutritional status, or self-management of chronic disease such as a newly diagnosed diabetes, renal disease, or cardiovascular disease. Other nutrition related concerns include but are not limited to:

Autoimmune disorders
Behavioral Issues
Pre-diabetes
Diabetes
Dysphagia
Food Allergies, Sensitivities, & Intolerances
Gastrointestinal disorders
Malnutrition
Nutrient deficiencies
Oncology
Pediatrics
Kidney disease
Unintentional weight loss
Weight Management
Wellness/ Disease prevention
Wound Care

MNT Referral Form

Download and fill out our Medical Nutrition Therapy Referral Form and fax to (866) 462-2818.

Please include relevant chart notes and indicate the level of urgency with the referral. For urgent referrals, please clearly state “Urgent” on the fax and include all pertinent chart notes. For questions, contact NW Dietitian at 503-610-8017.

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