Dietetics-Food Management

Navy Dietitians are your around-the-world go-to food and nutrition experts ready to translate the ever-evolving field of nutritional science into everyday practical application.

Dietitians (RDs) serve predominantly in Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) on the multi-disciplinary medical team to treat the sick and injured.
Provide personalized medical nutrition therapy to optimize health, prevent disease, manage chronic conditions, and improve performance.
Supervise hospital galleys and therapeutic inpatient feeding operations.
RDs will also be found attached to hospital ships and Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMFs).
Deliver therapeutic feeding and specialized nutrition support; provide nutrition and food safety education; disaster relief
Since release of NAVADMIN 160/18, RDs have provided support and education to over 156 line commands and over 9.8K military personnel.

SUVA, Fiji (Nov. 4, 2023) – Lt. Corinna Dorais, Pacific Partnership 2023 dietician, talks the “healthy plate method” at a Community Health Fair at Rups Mega Complex, Nov. 4. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deirdre Marsac)

For more information about the Dietetics/Food Management Community, please email:
usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.msc-dietetics@health.mil

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For more information about the Dietetics/Food Management Community, please email: usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.msc-dietetics@health.mil

For more information about the Dietetics/Food Management Community, please email:
usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.msc-dietetics@health.mil