Unit Brief Topics
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.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Education – Pregnancy and postpartum are transformative periods marked by significant physical, emotional, and physiological changes. Understanding these shifts allows instructors to provide safe, effective, and empathetic support that empowers women throughout every stage of their journey. This guide equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to educate with confidence, clarity, and care.
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.
Individual Services
Nutrition Education Consultation – Our one-on-one Nutrition Education Consultations are designed to help individuals build a foundation for healthier eating habits. These sessions offer general nutrition guidance, personalized support, and accountability to help you get started on your wellness journey. While we do not provide meal plans, we focus on practical strategies, goal setting, and empowering you to make informed food choices that align with your lifestyle.
*Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness – Our Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness service provides individualized fitness guidance for active-duty mothers-to-be and new mothers, helping them stay active, healthy, and confident throughout every stage of their journey. Using evidence-based programming, we design safe and effective workouts tailored to the unique needs of each trimester and the postpartum recovery period.
Our goal is to promote the health of both mother and baby, support physical and mental well-being, and assist in a safe return to pre-pregnancy fitness levels. Whether preparing for childbirth, maintaining strength during pregnancy, or rebuilding after delivery, participants receive expert instruction to enhance resilience, mobility, and overall readiness.
Body Composition Analysis Counseling – This one-on-one session reviews your InBody body composition results and provides personalized education and guidance based on your individual metrics. During the session, we discuss key measurements such as muscle mass, body fat, and hydration status. Based on your goals and results, we can offer follow-up support including nutrition counseling, fitness programming (for active duty only), or accountability strategies to help you stay on track.
Sleep Coaching – Our Sleep Coaching service offers personalized, one-on-one support to help individuals improve sleep quality, establish healthy routines, and optimize recovery. Using a structured, evidence-based approach, coaches assess lifestyle, behaviors, stress levels, circadian rhythm, and sleep environment. Coaching includes sleep education, behavioral strategies, stimulus control, chronotype alignment, and stress management techniques like mindfulness and breathwork. While not a medical service, it is ideal for those struggling with poor sleep habits or fatigue who want to improve rest and performance.
*Return to Readiness Program (R2R) – The Return to Readiness (R2R) program is a four-class educational series designed to support Marines enrolled in the Body Composition Program (BCP). The goal is to provide practical, evidence-based guidance on improving health, performance, and body composition through sustainable lifestyle habits. Each class focuses on a specific theme:
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Class 1: Nutrition Fundamentals – Covers the basics of macronutrients, hydration, food quality, meal planning, and the importance of nutrient-dense eating. It emphasizes building balanced meals, understanding calories, and developing sustainable habits like meal prepping and food journaling.
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Class 2: Metabolism & Exercise – Focuses on how metabolism works, the role of body composition, and the impact of calorie intake on energy levels and performance. It also introduces strength and cardiovascular training principles, recovery, and the dangers of under-eating. Goal setting and fitness logging are encouraged to track progress.
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Class 3: Stress Management & Emotional Eating – Addresses how stress, emotions, and sleep impact eating behaviors and weight management. It highlights strategies to recognize emotional eating triggers, cope with stress effectively, and build mental resilience. Mindful eating, self-care, and emotional regulation are key focus areas.
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Class 4: Follow-Up & Long-Term Maintenance – Serves as a check-in to evaluate progress, identify barriers, and reinforce healthy routines. Participants complete assessments and reflect on behaviors related to exercise, nutrition, and wellness. The class emphasizes consistency, accountability, and realistic strategies for maintaining long-term success.
Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to support Marines in achieving and maintaining mission-ready fitness and health standards.
*Currently only available for active duty personnel.
