CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE 

Building the bodies of Great People is vital to evolving Navy culture.  By treating our bodies as a top performing piece of equipment and providing healthy nutrients to fuel it, we can expect to perform better, recover faster, and become more efficient.  Be proactive in eliminating barriers to obtain healthy food options at your command and at home.  Be mindful of portion size.  Be a critical consumer of junk food, sugary beverages, and energy drinks.  Meet your nutritional needs by primarily consuming 100% whole grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables.  Use the resources below to help meet your nutritional fitness goals.
 

​Questions or Comments Regarding Navy Nutrition? Contact Us:

MyNavy Career Center
Commercial:  833-330-6622
Email:  AskMNCC@navy.mil

Updated 21 APR 2025

Nutrition 101 Best Resources: 

• Mediterranean Diet

• DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)

• MyPlate

• ​Nutrition.gov

• Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label​

Navy Approved Nutrition Programs/Apps:

• Navy Fitness and Fueling Operational Systems (NOFFS)

• Official PFA App 

• ShipShape 

• ​Mission Nutrition 

• ​Navy Noom Weight-Loss Program

• ​Go For Green 

Performance Nutrition Resources: 

• Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC)

• ​​​USMC Performance Nutrition

• Beginners Guide to Running

• ​Protein Requirements for Performance

• Strength building as You Age

• Timing Your Pre and Post Workout Meals

• Hydrate Right​

Cooking Guides: 

• ​Navy Bachelor Housing - Barracks - Cookbook

• ​Nutrition:  A Cooking Guide for Soldiers

Toolbox Items for Leaders, CFL/ACFLs, and all Sailors: 

• Armed Forces Wellness Centers

• Navy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Locator
• Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Guide-10 Nutrition Resources (JAN 2025)

Building a Healthy Nutrition Environment:

• Healthy Food Environment

• Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool (M-NEAT)

Food Assistance Programs: 

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Women Infants and Children (WIC) 
• Food Banks

Food Service Guidelines:

• DoD 1338.10 Food Service Program
• Go For Green Program Requirements
• Armed Forces Recipe Services (AFRS)
• NAVMED P-5010-1 2019 (Tri-Service Food Code)
• DODI 6130.05 DoD Nutrition Committee
• ​DoD Fiscal Year Food Service Charges at Appropriated Fund Dining Facilities (Tab G)
• DHA-PM 6015.01 (Military Medical Treatment Facility Uniform Business Office Operations)

Tactical Nutrition Resources: 

• Warfighters Nutrition Guide

Professional Nutrition Recommended Resources

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nutrition Care Manual (Subscription Required)
• Center for Disease Control
• USDA Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025 
• Medical Nutrition Management Program 10110.5​

Weight Management Resources 

• HPRC Guide to Getting into a Fighting Weight: A Total Force Fitness Guide

• National Institute of Health Menu Planning 

• HPRC Food and Activity Apps
• HPRC On Hand Portion Sizes

Dietary Supplements

• Operation Supplement Safety
• CFL/ACFL Dietary Supplement Training Requirement in accordance with DODI 6130.06

Resources to Promote Healthy Eating 

• Best Seasonal Selections

• Local Farmers Markets

• ​Commissary Resources for Nutrition 

Women's Health, Pregnancy and Nutrition 

• ​Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness and Nutrition Guide

• Nutrition During Pregnancy

• Pregnancy Nutrition

• Breastfeeding

• Breastfed Babies & Supplements

Vegetarian

• Building Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet

• Vegetarian and Plant-Based

Videos About Healthy Nutrition: 

• 5 Nutrition Tips ​

• Plant Forward

• USDA Myplate

• A Reflection of You

• Small Changes

• Carb Confusion

• Vitamin D

Videos About Nutrition and Mental Health:

• Does Food Effect Your Mood

• Happiness Foods

Videos About Dietary Supplements: 

• Protein Powder
• Creatine

• Energy Drinks

• Supplements and Food
• Best Pre-workout Supplement

• Protein Bars

Videos About Making Healthy Food Choices:

• Survival Tips

• Go For Green

• What to Eat? APF & NAF Selections

• ​Be a Savvy Shopper

• Best Bang for Your Buck

• Commissary Shopping

• Rethink Fast Food

Videos About Performance Nutrition: 

• Recovery Eating

• Hydration

• Protein

• Meal Replacement

• Activity Plate

Vision
To create a Navy environment that supports the healthy choice as the easy choice and empowers individuals to make informed choices about their nutrition. 
  
Mission
To set the foundation for a culture that supports healthy eating by providing policy, program and planning resources for the Department of the Navy.