Health and Nutrition Technology is a small medically supervised health and weight management company that was founded by Dr. Stephen Schultz. Health and Nutrition Technology uses the Health One meal replacement and provides a comprehensive program that focuses on making lifestyle changes for improved health and weight management.  The intent of this program is to teach and assist clients in utilizing specific skills and strategies to significantly impact their health for the rest of their lives.  The average weight loss is 50 lbs. in 20 weeks.  At one year, individuals, on average, maintain 80% of their weight loss. 

The Program

Since 2001, patients have come to HNT's clinical locations to participate in HNT’s Program for Health and Weight Management™.  At the clinical locations, they have program physicians who oversee the patients personally during clinical time to monitor them for the two primary risk factors: diabetes and heart disease, and for any other medical risks that are impacted by weight loss. 

Due to an increase in interest in HNT’s Program for Health and Weight Management™ from individuals who do not live close to a clinical location, the company has developed the HNT Remote Support Program that is widely available.  The Remote Support Program is taught via a conference call and secure website.  They ask the patient's personal physicians to oversee them while participating in the Remote Support Program. 

The program entails a progressive series of sessions to help clients implement permanent change.  20 weeks is the Foundation of the program.  Clients participate in a highly structured program that enables them to see significant weight loss safely and rapidly.  They follow a structured meal plan while learning new lifestyle patterns and accountability.  Attendance for the 90 minute behavioral and educational class sessions is mandatory.

Upon completion of Foundation, the participants have the opportunity to continue into ongoing Practice class.  The classes meet once a week for 60 minutes.  The participants continue to develop and reinforce the skills and strategies that were learned in Foundation.

HNT initially offers two meal planning options.  These options are based on the body mass index of the client.  Both meal planning options utilize Health One and/or 5 cups of vegetables and fruit.  While the average weight loss in the first phase is 40-50 pounds, this program is appropriate for any individual interested in living a healthy lifestyle. 

In addition to the weekly class sessions, the clients check in with the staff on a weekly basis by telephone and/or email.  One on one additional help is always available.

Health and Nutrition Technology has a professional team of health educators consisting of: registered dietitians, exercise specialists, nurses, nutritionists and behavioral counselors.  The medical team is composed of MDs, including endocrinologists.  The entire staff works to teach clients how to live healthy.

The Product

The company claims that because there are several ways to prepare it, the meal replacement  easy to use, and compliance is excellent.  There are 4 flavors to choose from (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and creamy potato soup).

Health One is a clinically tested and high quality medical meal replacement product with a  blend of high protein, carbohydrate, and low fat to promote rapid weight loss while preserving lean body muscle mass.  The formula meets or exceeds all the strictest standards for weight management as outlined by the National Institutes of Health.

Originally designed for use with obese type 2 diabetics, Health One promotes a rapid and positive metabolic response with blood glucose normalizing in a matter of weeks.  Within 4-7 weeks, 90% of type 2 diabetics are able to reduce or discontinue their oral medication and insulin.  Most pre-diabetics and those with insulin resistance and Metabolic Syndrome return to a normal insulin response.  Research also shows that Health One promotes normalization of blood pressure and blood lipids as well. 

HNT is an LCD (low calorie diet).  The participants consume a minimum of 800 calories/day.  The range is usually 800-1100/day. The Health One meal replacement is different than all others in the fact that it is highly versatile. Most other meal replacements are either shakes or bars.  This one comes in a powder so that the participant can choose how they want to make it.  By adding low calorie foods, such as sugar free pudding, fat free sour cream, fruit, etc., you can make pizza, chips, muffins, cakes, cookies, soups, etc.  You can also choose to simply make a shake.  This lends to different textures, tastes, flavors and mouth feels for successful long term use. 

The costs of the program vary slightly from one clinic to the next. Please call for additional information.

Affiliated Clinics:

Weight Management Program of Salem; Salem, OR
Lifepoint by Bryan LGH; Lincoln, NE
Healthpoint by Southeast Missouri Hospital; Cape Girardeau, MO
Tamarac at Gerber Memorial Hospital; Fremont, MI
Healthpark at Owensboro Med. Health Service; Owensboro, KY
Jefferson Regional Weight Loss Program; Pine Bluff, AR