Healthy eating scores are positively associated with physical fitness in military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Diet quality, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index, is positively associated with physical performance and fitness in elite U.S. Army Soldiers. Whether …

An examination of modifiable healthy lifestyle behaviors and fitness in Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army developed the Holistic Health and Fitness system and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to support the overall readiness of soldiers from a …

The Omega-3 index in military personnel: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have received considerable …

The role of nutrition in mild traumatic brain injury rehabilitation for service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense (DOD) acknowledge that nutrition may be a modifier of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) sequelae. Military …

Effect of a 15-week whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in a population of US Veterans: A retrospective analysis

Abstract: Military Veterans have a higher risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population and are often clinically complex. We studied …

Evidence-based strategies to enhance weight management programs for adult military beneficiaries: A narrative review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Overweight and obesity trends are on the rise among both civilian and military beneficiaries. The purpose of this narrative review was to evaluate …

Nutrition knowledge is associated with diet quality among US Army soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Examine the relationship between nutrition knowledge, diet quality, and eating behavior among active-duty US Army Soldiers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with …

Dietary ω-3 fatty acids and the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Although recent large randomized clinical trials have reported an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) with marine ω-3 fatty acid supplements, it is unclear …

Correlates of dietary behaviors among young emirati males completing compulsory military service

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is important to understand the correlates of different dietary behaviors in a military context in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to guide intervention …

Characteristics of Active Duty Service Members Referred to the Navy's Weight-Management Program

Abstract: Rates of overweight and obesity have increased in the military, particularly in the U.S. Navy. While the Navy has implemented weight-management programs like ShipShape, …