Diet and Military
The CNP Diet and Military Research Category consolidates research exploring the interdependent relationship between dietary intake and the military. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some of the CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all abstract summaries are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.
Zwilling et. al (2020) declares the critical demand for interventions to enhance human physical fitness and cognitive performance to enable Airmen in particular, who operate under extreme physical and cognitive pressure, to remain resilient and perform well during missions. A twelve-week randomised controlled trial was conducted on 148 active-duty Air Force Airmen to compare the efficacy of a multimodal intervention that consisted of high-intensity interval aerobic fitness and strength training coupled with a novel nutritional supplement [containing β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB), lutein, phospholipids, DHA and selected micronutrients including B12 and folic acid] with another program of high-intensity interval aerobic fitness and strength training paired with a standard placebo drink. The study found the exercise program alone improved several physical fitness attributes: strength and endurance (+8.3%); power (+0.85%); mobility and stability (+22%); heart rate (-1.1%); lean muscle mass (+1.4%). Plus, enhancements in cognitive function were observed with regards to processing efficacy (+7.5%), episodic memory (+9.5%), fluid intelligence accuracy (+19.5%) and executive function reaction time (-4.8%).
CNP Research Summary can be found in the CNP Library Membership
2017
Adherence to the dietary guidelines for Americans is associated with psychological resilience in young adults: a cross-sectional study
2019
Design and methods for the ranger resilience and improved performance on phospholipid bound Omega-3’s (RRIPP-3 study)
CNP Research Summary can be found in the CNP Library Membership
2020
A systematic review of the effect of dietary supplements on cognitive performance in healthy young adults and military personnel
2020
Enhanced physical and cognitive performance in active duty airmen: Evidence from a randomized multimodal physical fitness and nutritional intervention.
