Dietitian

U.S. Army Dietitians provide the tools for health living for Soldiers and their families.

If you are a professional in the dietetic field and want to combine your knowledge and passion for living a healthy lifestyle with a desire to serve the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Dietitian might be the one for you.

Outstanding Opportunities

As an expert in food and nutrition to promote the health of patients and manage diseases, Army Dietitians work with Soldiers, retirees, and their families to improve their quality of life. A successful Soldier begins with taking care of themselves, and as an Army Dietitian, you play an important role in providing the education and nutritional guidance needed for our military communities to stay strong and healthy. As an Army Medical Specialist Corps Officer, you will also have access to opportunities for growth and development in this specialized field through seminars, continued education courses and conferences, as well as state-of-the-art technology, practical techniques, and much more.

The Army also offers a graduate-level educational opportunity for those seeking a full-tuition scholarship through the Army-Baylor University Master's Program in Nutrition (MPN). This 24-month training program incurs a 48-month Active-duty service obligation upon completion.

If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Whether you decide to serve Active duty or Army Reserve, a career as an Army Dietitian provides a path for you to be all that you can be.

Outstanding Benefits

When you join the Army Medical Specialist Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities and earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving

Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus and board certification pay

Travel opportunities within the United States and abroad, to include humanitarian missions

Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a baccalaureate or advance degree with a major in foods and nutrition/dietetics OR institution management from a university or coordinated undergraduate program

Must have completed a dietetic internship

Must possess national registration

Must be a U.S. or naturalized citizen to serve on Active Duty

Must be a permanent resident for Army Reserves

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming an Army Dietitian, visit . You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter, Nate Fleshman at to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Dietitian.