Clinical Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy

This session focuses on the role of clinical nutrition in disease prevention, treatment, and patient care. It covers medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic conditions, nutritional screening, assessment, dietary planning, therapeutic diets, and evidence-based nutrition interventions. Key topics include hospital nutrition, patient-centered diet therapy, disease-specific nutrition care plans, nutrition counseling, and the integration of dietitians and healthcare professionals in improving clinical outcomes.