Medical Nutrition Therapy
HRSA Service Definition
Medical Nutrition Therapy includes:
- Nutrition assessment and screening
- Dietary/nutritional evaluation
- Food and/or nutritional supplements per medical provider’s recommendation
- Nutrition education and/or counseling
These services can be provided in individual and/or group settings and outside of HIV Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services.
Program Guidance:
All services performed under this service category must be pursuant to a medical provider’s referral and based on a nutritional plan developed by the registered dietitian or other licensed nutrition professional. Services not provided by a registered/licensed dietician should be considered Psychosocial Support Services under the RWHAP.
See also:
Number of Clients Served, Units Provided, Expenditures, Allocation, and Over/Under-spending
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Clients | 347 | 362 | 367 | 368 | 350 | 326 | |
| Medical Nutrition Units | 683 | 687 | 957 | 2,415 | 2,557 | 1,801 | |
| Medical Nutrition Dollars | $59,612 | $56,913 | $59,588 | $66,027 | $77,999 | $74,857 | |
| Allocated Dollars | $59,612 | $59,612 | $59,588 | $66,027 | $75,718 | $74,857 | |
| Over/ Underspending | $0 | $2,699 | $0 | $0 | $2,281 over | $0 |
Funding by Part, and info on any other payers
| Total Part A Funds (Formula + Supp.) | MAI | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. NJ) | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. PA) | Total Part C EIS Funds (State & Local) | Total Part D Funds (State & Local) | Total Part F Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year Allocation | $74,857 | ||||||
| Current Allocation | $76,878 |
Consumer survey info 2017 n=392
| n | Used in the last 12 months | Needed but did not get (last 12 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 157 | 75.2% | 24.8% |
Community Survey 2022 Service Responses n=236
| I never personally needed this service | I needed this service and received it | I needed but did not get this service | I never heard of this service | |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 29.66% | 30.51% | 6.78% | 4.66% |
Unmet need
For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.
| 2015-2024 MMP Percent with a Need | 2025 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 9.17% | 1.4% |
Recipient Service Considerations
TBD