In Medicare benefits, for which of the following are MNT services NOT included?
A)Preventive services
B)Cancer
C)Diabetes
D)Preend-stage kidney disease

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The addition of medical nutrition therapy to Medicare benefits began in 2002 with coverage for nutrition services in the treatment of diabetes and kidney disease.In 2005, expansion of Medicare benefits included the provision of MNT in preventive services for new Medicare beneficiaries.In 2006, CMS began working with long-term care improvement programs to address certain chronic conditions in an effort to reduce hospitalizations.Cancer has not been identified as one of the conditions covered.

In Medicare Benefits, for Which of the Following Are MNT