The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Nutritional Medicine

The Department of Nutritional Medicine provides leadership and stewardship for the full spectrum of nutrition services and systems in support of Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and the Medical Readiness Command, West (MRC, W).

Vision

To provide high-quality Medical Nutrition Therapy and Culinary Services to Service Members, their families, and the community while developing elite nutrition professionals. 

Mission

To be the pinnacle of nutritional medicine and readiness.

Services Include

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy for BAMC inpatients and outpatients
  • Nutrition education for staff
  • Community nutrition and health promotion
  • Inpatient meal room service
  • Retail food service
  • Future Education Model Master's Program in Nutrition
  • Nutrition research
  • Readiness management for BAMC and MRC, W
  • Command consultation and support to MRC, W

Contact Us

Location:

Lower Level, Room L08-04

Comments/Concerns: 210-916-1642.

The Dining Room (Lower Level, next to the Chapel)

Monday - Sunday(Including Holidays):

  • Breakfast: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Café Express (1st floor by Pediatrics)

Monday - Friday (Closed on Weekends, Holidays, and Minimal Manning Days):

  • Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Grab-N-Go: 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monday-Sunday (Including Holidays and Minimal Manning Days)

  • Late Meal (Night Grill): 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Fast Fuel (near Main Dining Facility)

Monday-Friday (Closed on Weekends and Holidays)

  • 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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