nutrition therapy

[ˌnjuːˈtrɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi]
nounpl: nutrition therapies
terapia nutricional
1. The clinical use of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) to support medical treatment and manage disease or health conditions
Nutrition therapy is essential for patients recovering from surgery to promote healing and restore strength.
A terapia nutricional é essencial para pacientes em recuperação de cirurgia para promover cicatrização e restaurar a força.
2. A therapeutic intervention that involves modifying diet and nutrient intake to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition
The dietitian recommended nutrition therapy to help manage the patient's type 2 diabetes.
A nutricionista recomendou terapia nutricional para ajudar a controlar o diabetes tipo 2 do paciente.
Nutrition therapy is increasingly recognized in both Brazil and the United States as a critical component of healthcare. In Brazil, the field is growing as healthcare systems emphasize preventive medicine. In the USA, nutrition therapy is often covered by insurance when prescribed by a physician and administered by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). It reflects a holistic approach to healthcare that integrates medical nutrition science with treatment protocols.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
medical nutrition therapynutritional therapydietary therapytherapeutic nutrition
Antonyms / Antônimos
nutritional neglectmalnutrition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
terapia nutricional
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil in healthcare settings
São Paulo
terapia nutricional
Commonly used in major medical centers and hospitals
Rio de Janeiro
terapia nutricional
Standard usage in clinical and hospital contexts
Portugal
terapia nutricional
Same terminology used; also sometimes referred to as 'nutrição clínica' in Portugal

Related Words

dietitiannutritionistdiet plandietary interventionnutritional assessmentclinical nutritionnutrient supplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

nutritional support
dietary management
food as medicine
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