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NTRS 317 Test # 3 (Chapter 17-21) Chapter 17 What is medical nutrition therapy (MNT)? Nutrition care provided by a registered dietitian; includes assessing nutrition status, diagnosing nutrition problems, and providing nutrition care What percentage of patients hospitalized with acute illness are malnourished? 38 – 62% or 40 – 60% How can an illness lead to malnutrition? Reduced food intake Impaired digestion and absorption Altered nutrient metabolism and excretion Acute: temporary change, chronic: long term change In a health care facility, who holds the ultimate responsibility for ensuring t