Physical Fitness (PF)
The capacity to perform physical activity, primarily characterized by the health-related components of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, and flexibility.
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The capacity to perform physical activity, primarily characterized by the health-related components of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, and flexibility.
The distribution of body mass between three separate compartments: fat-free tissue or lean body mass, extracelluar water, and adipose tissue.
The functional capacity of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, and its use by the muscles to oxidize energy sources to generate energy over sustained periods of time. Essentially, it is the body’s capability to take and use oxygen and food to produce energy.
An approach to medicine that emphasizes the practice application of the findings of the best available current research.
The maximal force that can be exerted in a single voluntary contraction of a skeletal muscle. The simplest measure of strength involves various one-repetition maximum weight-lifting test (the heaviest weight that can be lifted only once).
Any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a dietary supplement in humans, whether or not considered related to such use.
The DoD program dedicated to educating Service members and their families on all aspects of dietary supplements. It includes an educational interactive website supported by Service member education, consultations, and training on dietary supplements and a research agenda. It is a program of the CHAMP, USU.
An event that results in any of the following outcomes: death, a life-threatening adverse event, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, a persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect. Important medical events that may not...
Active duty Service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors, certain former spouses, and others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
Naturally occurring elements that cannot be made by living organisms.
Any military or civilian health care professional who, under DOD regulations, is granted clinical practice privileges to provide health care services in a military medical or dental treatment facility or who is licensed or certified to perform health care services by a governmental board or agency or professional health care society or organization. (Adap...
An organic compound and an essential nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts.
Defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as products taken by mouth that contain a “dietary ingredient.” Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs or botanicals as well as other substances that can be used to supplement the diet.
An approved VA Form 10-1245c, “VA/Department of Defense Sharing Agreement” executed between an MTF and a VA medical facility. These agreements involve the exchange of services for reimbursement or services in kind. The VA form is located on the Office of Management and Budget MAX.gov Resource Sharing website.
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