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Comment: National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity to focus on how nutrition affects performance, mission readiness

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Comment: National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity to focus on how nutrition affects performance, mission readiness

Service members rely on strength, stamina, endurance and mental agility. Quality nutrition makes it all stronger. Choosing nutrient-dense foods—lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—gives the body the fuel it needs to perform at its peak. (Defense Health Agency – Public Health Graphics Image by Jason Embry) (Photo credit: Jason Embry) … Read more

What happens to your focus when you don’t eat enough healthy fats, according to nutrition experts

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What happens to your focus when you don't eat enough healthy fats, according to nutrition experts

Key words Omega-3 fatty acids support brain systems involved in mood, memory and cognitive function. Vitamins D and E require dietary fat for absorption, and deficiencies in these vitamins are associated with mood and cognitive changes. Foods such as fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds rich in unsaturated fats support brain health, while excess saturated … Read more