A panel of ASPDA members share the role of performance dietitians in the Special Operation Forces (SOF) setting.

Speakers:

Chelsea Burkhart, Naval Special Warfare, Civilian - Government Service
Justin Robinson, Naval Special Warfare, Civilian - Contractor
Katie Durbin, Army Special Operations Command, Civilian - Contractor
Will Conkright, US Army, Active Duty


Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the physiological and psychological demand faced by an SOF Operator
2. Gain an understanding of the role a performance dietitian plays in supporting a unit via education, consultation, collaboration, and medical nutrition therapy
3. Gain awareness around similarities and differences between the tactical setting and collegiate or professional sports settings
4. Gain awareness of the multiple ways to work in the tactical setting; e.g. Active Duty, Contractor, Government Civilian Employee