Nutrition
The exceptional demands placed on military personnel make good nutrition crucial. HPRC provides information on nutrition that is based on solid research. If you can't find the answer to your Nutrition question in our resources, click the button below.
Nutrition Resources
The Basics
From recommended daily allowances to the rules about ingredient labels, here's where you can find information about what to eat and how to know what's in it.
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Alphabet soup for nutrition
Sometimes it seems that nutritionists have nearly as many acronyms as the military! Here’s a sampling of the “alphabet soup” of some nutrition-related terms and their meanings.
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Nutrition News
Fuel your adolescent athlete for optimal performance
Fall sports are under way for many adolescent athletes. Help your teen gain the edge by knowing what he or she should eat and drink.
Alphabet soup for nutrition
Sometimes it seems that nutritionists have nearly as many acronyms as the military! Here’s a sampling of the “alphabet soup” of some nutrition-related terms and their meanings.
A veggie-hater’s guide to good eating
Hate veggies? Here are some tips for easy ways to work vegetables into your diet.
The ABCs (and Ds) of healthy, tempting school lunches
School will be starting up again soon (or already had), so it’s time to start packing those lunch boxes. We’ve got some tips for keeping your child interested in healthy eating.
Wholesome whole grains
At least half your grain choices should be whole grains. Try these tips to add more whole grains to your meals and snacks.
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