United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Nutrition and Food Services
VA Dietetic Internship Programs
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Healthy Teaching Kitchen - learn to cook in a more healthy manor - click for more information
Dietitian and Chef work together to present Heathy and Appitizing Meals for patients

May Tip: The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (particularly fatty fish) at least two times (two servings) a week. Each serving is 3.5 ounce cooked, or about ¾ cup of flaked fish. Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids.    Lime Fish Taco Recipe 

 

  Choose My Plate - USDA guildelines for healthy eating. Plate where half is fruit and Vegetables, and the other half is whole grains and protein. website: www.choosemyplate.gov

 VA Vantage Blog:  Every Body, Every Day: How to Get Fit 
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Whole Grains are a part of a Healthy Diet 

Get the scoop on Whole Grains - VA Blog by Deborah Davis

Recipe Ideas for Incoporating Whole Grains

More information on Whole Grains

The VA has Registered Dietitians ready and willing to assist you with your nutrition and health concerns.  Just ask!
-Let your doctor or nurse know you want to speak with a dietitian.
-At your next VA visit, ask to be referred to a  dietitian.
-Ask if there are any same day appointments or nutrition classes with the dietitian.
-Contact your local VA. Ask to be transferred to the Nutrition Clinic or Nutrition and Food Services to schedule an appointment.

What’s on Your Plate?

 Learning how to build a healthy plate is important in maintaining weight and reaching health goals. Learn More 

VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) Healthy Living Messages:

Eat Wisely: Information  Video 

Be Physically Active:  Information    Video  

Strive for a Healthy Weight:   Information   Video 

Healthy Teaching Kitchens Lead the Way to Healthy Cooking Skills

The Veterans Health Administration Nutrition Services are utilizing Healthy Teaching Kitchens (HTK) as a way to teach Veterans and their families how to select healthy food options and learn healthy cooking skills.  The concept began in 2010 when the VA received a grant which provided funding for 8 Healthy Teaching Kitchens.  The idea was inspired by the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) approach to providing nutrition education. 
There are currently over 39 HTKs in the VA Healthcare System with many more planned throughout 2013.  Eventually all VA facilities will provide opportunities for Veterans to learn that eating healthy can be easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable.  To learn more about the HTKs please view the Healthy Teaching Kitchen PowerPoint or contact the Nutrition and Food Services Department at your VA.

Integrating Healthy Teaching Kitchens into VHA Nutrition Services Presentation (12/12)

Nutrition Handouts

Please see our new section on nutrition handouts.  These handouts have been developed by Registered Dietitians at VHA medical centers throughout the country.Click here to see the new handout section.

VA Nutrition and Food Service is Going Green... 

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to assess how "green" your food service operation is?  Would you like help developing a sustainable food service plan?
Then click here for the updated checklist "VHA Going Green Food Service Checklist".   (You need to have Microsoft Excel or the current viewer to view this document)

 

Veterans Nutrition Information       

Learn more about the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) progressive programs for both preventive nutrition/wellness and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) at VA health care facilities and systems throughout the nation.

The following links are for Nutrition and Food Service Professionals and college graduates looking for an accredited Dietetic Internship Program.

Dietetic Internship Programs   

Are you looking for a Dietetic Internship program?  Learn about the various VA Dietetic Internship programs available.  

Employment Opportunities in VA Nutrition and Food Service   

We are always looking for qualified and motivated applicants to join our Nutrition and Food Service Team.  Find resources and information about applying for these positions.