Maximizing Senior Leader Health and Wellbeing: Diet and Nutrition for Energy and Vigor- Chapter 4

Abstract

The health and wellness of senior military leaders is a strategic readiness issue. Poor senior leader health diminishes individual performance and, due to the influence of senior leaders, overall organizational performance.2 Poor health increases health care costs for the nation for those currently serving and for the VA.3 It may also perpetuate the broken vet stereotype, negatively impacting recruiting and retention efforts and the military's overall reputation.4 Statistics from the Senior Leader Sustainment Program at Carlisle Barracks for the 2021 Army War College class paint a concerning picture. 70% of students had high blood pressure, 46% had high cholesterol, and 15% had a body fat percentage greater than 30%.5 What is causing senior military leaders poor wellness, and how can wellness be improved? An essential and often neglected component of overall wellness is nutrition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1206015

Entities

People

  • Maurice L. Sipos
  • Michael P. Hosie
  • Peter Olsen
  • Stella L. Volpe
  • Thomas W. Britt

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Diseases
  • Fatty Acids
  • Food
  • Free Radicals
  • Health Services
  • Human Performance
  • Hypertension
  • Micronutrients
  • Nutrition
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • War Colleges

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