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NEWS | April 16, 2026

METC Nutrition and Diet Therapy students practice therapeutic diets

By Melissa Hydrick 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Medical Education and Training Campus Nutrition and Diet Therapy course students assigned to the 382nd Training Squadron worked on preparing specialized meals at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 18 as part of their training.

This section of the course teaches students the planning and preparation of specialized meals for medical requirements in patient care. Students are tested on preparing specialized meals for simulated patients with medical dietary requirements.