Singh Anita, Bennet Tamara L., Deuster Patricia A. Force Health Protection: Nutrition and Exercise Resource Manual

Department of Military and Emergency Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1999. — 149 p.This guide has been prepared to assist you, the Navy’s Health Promotion Staff, in your efforts to promote the health and physical readiness of all Navy
personnel. A comprehensive overview of basic nutrition and physical fitness programs that address aerobic conditioning and strength training are
provided. The importance of combining sound nutritional and physical fitness practices for gaining and maintaining physical readiness are emphasized.
Navy-specific issues such as maintaining physical fitness during deployments, whether aboard a ship and/or in extreme environmental conditions are discussed. Women’s issues, such as nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and lactation, and age-related changes in performance are also addressed. Additionally, resources used to prepare this manual, including websites for various Naval Commands and Civilian organizations involved in health promotion, are provided in Appendix D.