A Soldier's level of health and well-being has a direct impact on his or her combat readiness. Not only are physically fit and healthy Soldiers essential to the Army, they are also more likely to have enjoyable, productive lives.
Nutritional Fitness/Readiness is an essential element of both the Department of Defense Total Force Fitness model and the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness System.
Focus on an overall healthy eating pattern for good health. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and lean protein.
Performance Triad (P3) https://p3.amedd.army.mil/
Human Performance Resources https://www.hprc-online.org/
Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) https://www.opss.org/
Operation Live Well https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Operation-Live-Well
USDA Nutrition https://www.nutrition.gov/
Choose My Plate https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
USDA Food and Nutrition https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition
Maintaining a healthy weight can help you feel better and have more energy. Eating high-quality food is important for preventing weight gain and promoting weight loss.
Performance Triad (P3) - Weight Control https://p3.amedd.army.mil/performance-learning-center/nutrition/weight-control
Human Performance Resources – Get Into Fighting Weight: A Total Force Fitness Guide https://www.hprc-online.org/total-force-fitness/fighting-weight
Military OneSource Health & Wellness Coach https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/specialty-consultations/health-wellness-coaching/take-command-of-your-well-being-with-a-health-and-wellness-coach
Body Composition & Health Risk
The amount and location of body fat is important to overall health.
Are you at a healthy weight? Being at an unhealthy weight increases your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, heart disease, gallbladder disease, female health disorders, arthritis, some types of cancer, and sleep apnea.
Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI): A BMI of 30 or above increases your disease risk.
Measure Waist Circumference: A waist larger than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women increases the chances of developing heart disease, cancer, or other chronic disease.
AR 600-9 https://ssilrc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AR-600-9-The-Army-Body-Composition-Program-16-July-2019.pdf
NIH Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/risk.htm
CDC Healthy Weight https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/
Resource for Army Reserve Soldiers (not on active duty) failing to meet the height/weight/body fat standard that satisfies the “Self-directed program” option per AR 600-9:
The Soldier will review TG 358 as required within 14 days of enrollment in ABCP per AR 600-9. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/n/Pages/WeightManagement.aspx
The Soldier will complete a Soldier Action Plan and provide to unit personnel no later than the next MUTA after the notification counseling per AR 600-9. Soldier Action Plan - ABCP.docx
The Soldier will review Fit For Performance - Weight Loss Strategies Powered by P3 (Performance Triad) and report back to Unit Personnel. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/n/Pages/WeightManagement.aspx