Why This Performance Dietician Nf4 Job Matters
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Performance Dietician Nf4 Job Overview
Master¿s degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, sports nutrition, food and nutrition sciences, or a related field, plus one year of experience in an athletic or military performance environment. Must maintain a current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and have completed ACEND-accredited dietetics coursework through a didactic or coordinated program. Knowledge of performance nutrition and the social, psychological, physiological, and cultural factors influencing food choices in athletic, military, or first-responder settings. Ability to assess dietary practices and energy balance and develop education that produces measurable performance outcomes. Skilled in body-composition assessment using tools such as bioelectrical impedance, calipers, dual X-ray absorptiometry, or air-displacement plethysmography, and in educating clients on weight management, performance, recovery, reconditioning, and maternal health. Knowledge of hydration protocols, recognition and referral of disordered eating, and evaluation of supplement safety, efficacy, and quality in compliance with DoDI 6130.06. Ability to create health-literate promotional content; deliver virtual and in-person training on food selection, preparation, field nutrition, and home or barracks cooking; and select evidence-based assessment tools suited to operational needs. Familiarity with military referral procedures for suspected food allergies, bone or gastrointestinal conditions, iron deficiency, eating disorders, and other nutrition-related medical or mental health concerns.