Nutrition Services
A variety of direct nutritional services are provided by the MDC to Midshipmen. These include but are not limited to:
- Individual Counseling
- Team Presentations
- Company Briefs
- Guest Lectures
- Lunch & Learns
Midshipmen typically seek services for :
- Sports Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Disordered Eating
- Medical Dietary Needs
Important Information:
The nutritionist does not give fridge chits--the chit should be routed up through your chain of command.
Nutrition Information
What is a Registered Dietitian?
A Registered Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential. They translate nutrition related scientific information and research to form practical guidance for individuals to achieve their goals and live healthier lifestyles.
How can a Registered Dietitian help me?
A Registered Dietitian’s extensive training is designed to help individuals create nutritional programs that suit their needs. Our goal is to help Midshipmen achieve their academic and athletic goals through proper nutrition and dietary education.
A variety of direct nutritional services are provided by the MDC to Midshipmen. These include but are not limited to:
- Individual Counseling
- Team Presentations
- Company Briefs
- Guest Lectures
- Lunch & Learns
Midshipmen often seek services for :
- Performance Nutrition
- Body Composition Changes
- Improving Relationships with Food and Body Image
- Medical Nutrition Needs
- Over the Counter Supplements
- Special Diets (religious accommodations, vegetarian, food allergies, etc.)
- Navigating King Hall Options
For information on how to request an appointment with a Registered Dietitian, please see our How to Make an Appointments Page.
Do I have an appointment limit? Is there a cost for the appointment?
There is no limit to the number of appointments, and there is no cost associated with your visits.
How do I get a refrigerator approved?
Special request chits for refrigerators must be approved by the Midshipman’s Company Chain of Command, not by a Registered Dietitian.
Nutrition Resources
General Nutrition
Performance Nutrition
Hydration
Performance
- Athlete's Plate-Easy Day
- Athlete's Plate-Moderate Day
- Athlete's Plate-Hard Day
- Pre-Workout Nutrition
- Fueling During Exercise
- Fueling for Recovery
- Fueling on the go
- Human Performance Resource Center
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Alcohol
Caffeine
- Operational Supplement Safety
- Office of the Commandant: Position Statement on Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements
- The good, the bad, the ugly
- NCAA Banned Drug List
- Reversing Iron Depletion
- The Sunny Side of Vitamin D
- Bone Health - Strong Bones Support Strong Performance
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Performance
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