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Learn the role of nutrition, physical activity in America’s war on obesity
April 20, 2023 — The year 2023 is bringing many changes to body composition standards across the services. New policies will go into effect for the Marines, Air Force, and Army, as part of continuing efforts to increase military readiness. ... MORE

EDITORIAL | Eating strategies support ready, resilient Airmen and Guardians
April 19, 2023 — Whether a new Airman or Guardian, or further along in your career, it’s important to have a strategy for eating healthy and staying ready and resilient. ... MORE

lunch with sandwich, fruites, veggies and nuts

Fatigue, work burnout affects health, job performance
July 13, 2022 — Feeling run down and tired? Is fatigue impacting job performance? According to the National Safety Council more than 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, chronic sleep-deprivation can cause obesity, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses... MORE

Vogel Resiliency Center holds monthly virtual healthy cooking events, food distribution
June 30, 2021 — The Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts monthly virtual cooking events as a follow-up to their monthly Military Family Food Distributions... MORE

Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity
May 30, 2020 — 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... MORE

A display of fruits, vegetables, nuts and water, as shown at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10, 2020.

Combat COVID-19 with good nutrition
March 25, 2020 — To help combat COVID-19, make nutrition a priority by eating healthy nutrient-rich foods to help support your immune system... MORE

New Year, Better You
January 27, 2020 — With 2020 underway, many people have fitness goals they would like to accomplish this year and Claudia Holtz, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Health Promotions Manager, is here to help... MORE

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. campaign encourages everybody to 'Reach your peak'
May 7, 2019 — "Reach Your Peak" is the theme for the U.S. Army's ninth annual STRONG B.A.N.D.S. campaign in May, emphasizing physical health and well-being as vital components of readiness and resiliency... MORE

Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, IMCOM Commanding General, lifts weights during filming of a video for STRONG B.A.N.D.S. April 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Go further with food: fueling for performance
February 21, 2018 — In our fast-paced world, we are constantly pressed for time and a busy lifestyle makes it hard to fuel your body properly. Performance foods can be quick and simple... MORE

The two most important components of pre-workout foods are carbohydrates and fluid. Consume 15-30 grams of carbohydrates with a cup of fluid one hour before exercise.

Improve Your Nutrition Habits this March
March 2, 2017 — 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... MORE