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Which professional does ADA recommend for individualized medical nutrition therapy?

A registered dietitian nutritionist with diabetes experience.

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  1. A personal trainer
  2. A health food store clerk
  3. A registered dietitian nutritionist ✔

Why: Food plans should fit the person's health, culture, goals, and resources. ADA recommends referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for individualized medical nutrition therapy.

Huh, didn't know that: This recommendation applies to people with prediabetes as well as diabetes.

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Why did the dietitian bring a ruler? To make a well-measured plan.
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Answer: A registered dietitian nutritionist. Food plans should fit the person's health, culture, goals, and resources. ADA recommends referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for individualized medical nutrition therapy.

  1. ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 5 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690188
    referring people with prediabetes or diabetes to a registered dietitian nutritionist
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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