Health Promotion

Basic Nutrition Education

In this briefing, our team will cover basic nutrition education focused on eating a healthy, balanced diet. It will include:

• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Food timing
• Portion control
• Reading food labels
• Meal planning
• Batch cooking
• Hydration
• Practical tips

Sessions will also cover how consuming balanced meals with whole foods can support longevity, better performance, and overall wellness.

Performance Nurtrition Education

This unit briefing will discuss properly fueling the body.

Our team will go over education explaining which types of foods are best for training, recovery, and performance. We will discuss the timing of nutrients, pre- and post-training meals, hydration, sleep, optimizing performance, and habits that could be impeding your progress.

This briefing is geared towards physically active military members.

Sleep Smarter Tips & Techniques

This briefing explains how sleep connects with overall better health and wellness. Our team will discuss the importance of sleep for better performance and readiness. We will learn which routines and habits are designed to improve sleep hygiene and gain quality recovery for the body. We will discuss topics such as:

• Sleep latency
• Adenosine
• Sleep deprivation
• Sleep cycles
• REM sleep
• Non-REM sleep
• Circadian rhythm

We will also address ways to minimize the negative effects of shift work for service members.

Managing Stress Eating

This briefing will explore emotional eating and provide practical tools to help you differentiate between true hunger and emotional eating. Topics will include:

• Mindful eating
• Stress management
• Healthy coping strategies

We will also introduce ways to recognize and manage triggers and improve your mental and emotional well-being.

Sexual Health

This briefing promotes mission readiness through education on:

• Sexual health
• STI prevention
• Contraceptive options
• Consent
• Healthy relationships
• Access to medical and support services

Empower yourself with practical information and learn about local resources to support lifelong health and wellness.

Meal Prep Seminars

These meal prep seminars are fun, interactive lessons that help service members prepare quick, healthy, and low-cost meals.

These demonstrations will assist in learning how to prepare healthy meals with little to no equipment and are ideal for members who reside in barracks or have smaller kitchen spaces. During the seminar, we will demonstrate a simple breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack using very simple recipes with quality ingredients.

Nutrition Education Consultation

Our Health Promotion team provides one-on-one education and coaching to help eligible patrons improve their overall health, build healthy eating habits, and support mission readiness.

We assist with general nutrition education, practical strategies, goal setting, guidance, and support. Our goal is to assist with gradually building healthier eating habits for longevity and overall better health and wellness

Chow Hall Menu Planning

Learn how to build balanced, nutritious meals while dining at the installation chow hall.

This educational session provides practical guidance on portion sizes, meal timing, performance nutrition, and making healthier food selections to support weight management, fitness, and overall wellness.

Available for active-duty service members only. 

Pregnancy & Postpartum Consultation

This individualized consultation provides evidence-based fitness support and guidance for active-duty service members during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Participants receive safe nutrition recommendations designed to support maternal health, recovery, strength, mobility, and a gradual return to readiness following childbirth.

Body Composition Analysis

Learn more than just your weight. The InBody Body Composition Analyzer measures

• Skeletal muscle mass
• Body fat percentage
• Hydration status
• And other key health indicators.

Sleep Coaching

Improve your sleep and recovery through individualized coaching focused on healthy sleep habits and evidence-based strategies. Sessions can address the following topics:

• Sleep hygiene
• Bedtime routines
• Stress management
• Circadian rhythm
• Environmental factors that impact sleep

Better sleep can improve energy, performance, mood, and overall well-being.

Stress Management

Develop practical tools to build resilience and better manage everyday stress. Individual coaching focuses on;

• Identifying stressors
• Learning healthy coping strategies
• Relaxation techniques
• Mindfulness
• Breathing exercises
• Creating realistic action plans to improve overall wellness and quality of life.

Tobacco Cessation

Receive personalized support to quit smoking or using tobacco products. Services include:

• Education on nicotine addiction
• Behavior change strategies
• Coping techniques for cravings
• Referrals to additional resources when appropriate. 

Whether you're ready to quit today or simply exploring your options, we're here to support your journey.

Commissary Shopping Education

Learn how to make healthier choices while shopping in the Commissary. This guided educational session teaches participants how to navigate Commissary Shopping to improve their health.

We will learn how to read food labels, compare products, understand nutrition claims, build balanced meals, and make informed purchasing decisions to support personal health goals.

Emotional Eating Coaching

Explore the connection between emotions, stress, and eating behaviors in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

This educational session helps participants recognize emotional eating patterns, identify triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and build a more mindful relationship with food. When appropriate, referrals to behavioral health services may also be recommended.

Health Education

We can offer information on various health topics as unit briefings or individual consults for the active-duty community.

For more information, contact Health Education at DSN 253-3696.

Body Composition Program

Group training services are available for active-duty personnel who need to improve their PFT, CFT, or meet military standards. Unit PT sessions with our fitness instructors are available by request.

For more information, contact the Body Composition Program at DSN 253-5051.

Become a Contracted Instructor

If you're interested in teaching a fitness class, inquire with Health Promotion. We're always looking for enthusiastic and energetic contracted instructors!

Call for more information: 253-6359 or 0827-79-6359

Nutrition Resources

• Easy, Moderate, Heavy Training Day Meals 
• How Processed Foods Affect Health
• 3 Keys to Optimal Nutrition
• High vs Low Performance Eating
• Macronutrients Infographic
• TDY Meal Planner
• Power Plate Food Index
• Power Plate Infosheet
• Recovery Fueling
• Minimally Processed Foods Infographic
• Portion Sizes Infographic
• What is a Nutrient Dense Food?

Sleep & Stress Management Resources

• 10 Myths About Sleep
• Alcohol and Sleep Quality
• Napping for Military Performance
• Nutrition and Stress Infographic 
• Relaxation Response Tracker
• Sleep & Performance Infographic
• Sleep Better During Deployment Infographic
• Strategic Habits for Better Sleep
• Stress Management Checklist
• The ABCs of Stress
• The Importance of Sleep for Performance and Recovery