Unit Brief Requests
General Nutrition Education – This presentation provides foundational knowledge on healthy eating, covering macronutrients, portion sizes, food labels, and how to make informed choices at the grocery store, mess hall, and restaurants. Learn practical tips for meal planning, food safety, and building a balanced diet to support overall wellness.
Performance Nutrition Education - Designed for physically active individuals, this presentation explores how to fuel the body for training, recovery, and optimal performance. Topics include nutrient timing, hydration strategies, pre- and post-training meals, and field fueling tips tailored for military readiness and high-demand activities.
Body Composition Nutrition Education – This brief supports Marines on the Body Composition Program (BCP) by covering calorie needs, meal planning, weight loss strategies, and common nutrition myths. Learn how to build balanced meals, manage portions, and identify habits that may hinder progress. Practical tips and tools are provided to help optimize performance while achieving healthy weight loss. *Only available for Active Duty Units.
Food Safety, Sources and Budget Education – This presentation teaches the basics of food safety, smart shopping, and stretching your grocery budget. Learn how to prevent foodborne illness, safely store and prepare food, understand food labels and sourcing, and make cost-effective choices without compromising nutrition.
Dietary Supplements Education - This presentation provides an in-depth look at dietary supplements, including their benefits, risks, and proper use for performance. Topics include researched supplements like creatine and caffeine, how to spot unsafe products, third-party certifications, and the dangers of banned substances like SARMs and steroids. Learn how to use supplements safely and effectively without compromising health or career.
Sleep Hygiene - This brief explores the importance of sleep for overall health, performance, and well-being. Topics include sleep quality and quantity, understanding circadian rhythms and chronotypes, the impact of caffeine, and strategies for improving sleep habits. Participants will learn practical tips for managing stress, creating a bedtime routine, and optimizing rest—especially in challenging schedules like shift work.
Stress Management - This stress management brief provides practical tools and insights to help individuals recognize, understand, and effectively manage stress. Topics include types of stress, signs and symptoms, healthy coping strategies, and techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and relaxation methods. Learn how to change your perspective, stay resilient, and access helpful resources for improved mental and emotional well-being.
Heart Health - Learn how to protect your heart with “Life’s Simple 7”—a set of practical steps from the American Heart Association to improve cardiovascular health. This presentation covers managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, getting active, eating better, losing weight, and quitting tobacco. Ideal for anyone looking to take charge of their heart health through informed lifestyle choices.
Tobacco Cessation - This educational brief highlights the health risks, costs, and addiction science behind tobacco use, with a focus on its impact within the military community. It explores various tobacco products, the challenges of quitting, and practical strategies for cessation. Learn about available resources, treatment options, and how your body begins to heal after quitting.
Fitness - This brief explores the fundamentals of physical fitness, including the benefits of exercise, training guidelines for cardio, resistance, and flexibility, and how to avoid common fitness myths. Learn how to build a balanced routine, understand body composition, and apply training principles for lifelong health and performance.
Injury Prevention - This injury prevention brief focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injuries that impact combat readiness. Learn about common causes—such as overuse, poor lifting technique, improper footwear, and head trauma—and discover strategies to stay mission-ready through proper training, gear use, hydration, and recovery.
Sexual Health - This brief covers the foundations of sexual health, including its benefits, preventive care, common STIs, consent, and birth control options. Learn how to make informed, respectful, and safe choices to support your physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Microwave Meal Demos - Microwave Meal Demos are interactive sessions that teach quick, healthy, and affordable meal preparation using just a microwave. These demos are perfect for individuals in barracks or those with limited kitchen access, showcasing simple recipes, nutrition tips, and practical cooking skills to support overall wellness and healthier eating habits.
*We require two weeks’ notice when scheduling briefs/group requests to ensure that we have adequate time to prepare. To request wellness support, contact us.
