The term ‘tactical populations’ has been applied to those working in law enforcement, fire, first responders, and military. In addition to the importance of their work, the work they do itself presents some challenges for health and nutrition.
Despite the fact that such individuals make up a significant number of the population and their work plays a crucial role in society, there is currently very little research on fire and law enforcement nutrition. Most research is on the prevalence of disease and the occupational risk factors and related pathophysiology. Lifestyle research, descriptive and interventions, is way behind.
Dr. Jill Joyce is the co-director of the OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab at Oklahoma State University. She does research looking at real-world interventions in these populations, particularly firefighters, in an attempt to improve their diets and health.
In this episode, we look at both the theoretical and pragmatic realities of improving diet and health in firefighters and some other tactical populations.
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#534: Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy? – Matthew Nagra, ND
Timing of Eating: Energetic Hypothesis (SNP32)
#533: Making Sense of Omega-3 Supplement Trials – Prof. JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH
#532: Dietary Fat: Evidence vs. Misinformation – Alice Lichtenstein, DSc
#531: Correlation, Causation & Cliché
What is Regression to the Mean? (SNP31)
#530: Evidence-based Strategies for Learning & Skill Acquisition – Scott Young
#529: Addressing Popular Claims About Cholesterol, Dietary Fat and Heart Disease
#528: Is Unprocessed Red Meat Problematic for Our Health?
#527: How to Prevent & Treat Hypertension – Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO
#526: Eating Rate, Food Texture & Satiation – Marlou Lasschuijt, PhD
#525: Cholesterol-Lowering Medication – Dr. Paddy Barrett
#524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
SNP29: Athletes & Plant-Based Diets – Evidence & Application in Practice
#523: How Trustworthy is the Food Frequency Questionnaire in Evaluating Dietary Intake? – Deirdre Tobias, ScD
#522: Does Personalized Nutrition Outperform General Dietary Advice?
#521: How Does Coffee Impact Our Health?
#520: How Exercise Impacts Appetite, Food Intake and Adiposity – James Dorling, PhD
SNP28: How To Eat for Longevity
#519: Eating Disorders: Inpatient Treatment & Challenges – Helen West, RD
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