Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1876 Dietetics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Dietitians evaluate nutritional needs and create food and nutrition plans for health, disease management, and physical performance. They counsel patients, monitor outcomes, and support clinical or institutional food service operations.
Core Skills
- nutrition assessment
- medical nutrition therapy
- therapeutic diet planning
- nutrition counseling
- performance nutrition
- food service program management
- nutrition outcome monitoring
- patient education
- clinical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Allergenic diet software
- Aurora FoodPro
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Food Service
- Culinary Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
Career Growth
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
What the Work Involves
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
Related Occupations
- Dietetic Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatricians, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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