May 29, 2020 Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet.
Aug. 10, 2019 Dietitian keeps Airmen fit to fight The building blocks that ensure Airmen are healthy and able to take the fight to the enemy starts with what they put on their plate and in their bodies. The base dietitian provides dietary counsel and offers a variety of sustainable wellness practices to help keep Team Moody fit to fight.
April 18, 2019 The Game Changers On April 4, the 88th Medical Group hosted a unique training opportunity with a pre-release screening of The Game Changers, an evidence based documentary directed by Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos about the effects of a plant-based diet on performance nutrition and health.
March 2, 2019 Former UFC fighter shares plant-based diet benefits with 509th Medical Group Consistently over the years, eating healthier has been one of the top New Year’s resolutions in the United States. This year, the 509th Medical Group is working to spread the importance of nutritional awareness, and they started with an advance showing of “The Game Changers” documentary at the
Feb. 6, 2019 Project HeRO seeks to improve squadron health habits A new Air Force Health and Readiness Optimization program, or HeRO, seeks to partner with squadrons by using data to help Airmen improve health habits that impact readiness.HeRO represents a reboot of Air Force Health Promotion efforts. It is designed to target at-risk squadrons using data and
Oct. 25, 2018 AF employs nutrition assessment, improves Airmen’s health The Air Force Medical Support Agency health promotions team has employed a new tool to promote healthy food to Airmen. Medically ready Airmen are vital to combatant commanders, and nutrition is a significant part of that mission.The Military Nutrition Environment Assessment tool, or m-NEAT 2.0,
March 5, 2018 Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy.
June 28, 2017 Men's Health Month: 10 things you need to know Take charge of your health, gents! June is National Men’s Health month and there's a few things you need to know.
March 2, 2017 Improve Your Nutrition Habits this March Are you ready to put your best fork forward? Celebrate National Nutrition Month this March by learning and applying strategies for healthy eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month each March to teach people of all ages how good nutrition can lead to a
Nov. 18, 2016 Proper nutrition can help manage diabetes Good nutrition is important for any healthy lifestyle, but for diabetics balancing nutrition, activity and medication is vital. Carbohydrates, for example, are nutrients found in bread, milk, starchy vegetables and fruit that turn to sugar in the blood. Other simple carbohydrates found in sweets and
June 7, 2016 In remission, McConnell civilian helps others prevent cancer Cancer can be a devastating beast. However, one member of the McConnell Air Force Base community managed to get the upper hand and continues to live her life with a positive outlook while helping others.
Feb. 25, 2016 March is Nutrition Awareness Month: Healthy eating advances AF readiness and mission success Think twice before biting in. Are you making a smart food choice? Healthy eating coupled with active living, is the foundation for healthy living, which is critical to maintaining a ready and deployable force. Optimal nutrition keeps Airmen performance ready –mentally and physically prepared for