Just like wearing personal protective equipment like gloves, goggles, and masks can minimize your exposure to workplace injuries and illnesses, personal protective nutrition and lifestyle practices can do the same to boost your immunity.

Naval Hospital Bremerton hosted a holistic Wellness Fair in late July 2022.

Performance nutrition is a major key to force readiness.

Food is our secret weapon. When planned and executed well food can supply everything our bodies need to thrive, whether we’re running a marathon or taking a rest day.

Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight.

Did you know that 75% of service members use at least 1 dietary supplement? Experts from the Uniformed Services University discuss the risks and safety concerns of dietary supplements. Learn more about dietary supplements at www.OPSS.org and The Consortium of Health & Military Performance (CHAMP).

USU professor and nutrition specialist, Jonathan Scott PhD, gives advice on eating healthy. Learn more about the Dietician Approved Fueling stations at your local commissary here: https://www.commissaries.com/fueling_stations

Learn more about Performance Nutrition and healthy eating habits at the Consortium for Health & Military Performance. https://champ.usuhs.edu/. For more information about the Dietician Approved Fueling stations at your local commissary, go to https://www.commissaries.com/fueling_stations

Ever wonder how to fuel up post-workout to maximize recovery and support your fitness? Check out these tips from the Human Performance Resources by CHAMP, part of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences to enhance your performance! #PerformanceNutrition #FueltoFight #USU #HPRC”

Stay informed when considering supplements to help you reach your performance and fitness goals with this video from Operation Supplement Safety, the #DOD dietary supplement resource at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. #PerformanceNutrition #FueltoFight #OPSS #USU

Are you getting the right nutrients from your diet? Check out this overview of the six essential nutrients to optimize your performance and fitness from Human Performance Resources by CHAMP at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. #PerformanceNutrition #FueltoFight #USU #HPRC

As a service member, you need the right fuel to achieve maximum physical and mental performance. Practicing good nutrition plays a major role in helping you lead a healthy lifestyle. For performance nutrition expertise and resources, visit: @HPRC – Human Performance Resources by CHAMP, https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/performance-nutrition

Service members! Before taking a supplement, be sure to check the DOD Prohibited Dietary Supplement Ingredients list to make sure none of the ingredients in the product you're considering are on that list! Check out the list on https://www.opss.org/article/introducing-dodi-613006-use-dietary-supplements-dod!

Carbs, fats, and proteins are the nutrients—or macronutrients—your body needs in large amounts for energy. For a truly balanced diet that will fuel your body to fight throughout the day, ensure you include some of these macronutrients! https://www.hprc-online.org/nutritional-fitness/performance-nutrition/macronutrients-101

Mission readiness requires a properly fueled body and mind. Eating a well-balanced diet rich in whole foods with plenty of fruits and vegetables can boost your mental and physical performance. Don't skip your meals -- make time to fuel! https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/n/Pages/PerformanceNutrition.aspx