
DIET THERAPY
MENDING HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION
There are many things that can help speed the recovery of our sick or injured Airmen. Responsible for helping patients heal and stay healthy through nutrition, Diet Therapy specialists plan and prepare meals for the needs of everyone they treat. From leading classes on how to maintain health through diet to assembling patient trays, these experts ensure that our Airmen not only get healthy, but remain that way.
- Select nourishment for regular and therapeutic diets
- Establish production controls and standards for quantity and quality of foods
- Receive and process diet orders and menus
- Calculate simple, routine therapeutic diets
- Assist in determing requirements for local purchase orders
CAREER TASKS
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
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ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
General
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of food-preparation methods
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
33 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft Sam Houston TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Dietetics and Nutrition
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Healthcare

TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.