Funding to develop this guide was received from Health Affairs, Department of Defense (DoD). Our project was one of many health promotion and prevention initiatives selected for funding. The selection of this project indicated a need for resources and materials that address the health and fitness needs of military personnel. We recognize that there are a plethora of books, tapes and websites dedicated to physical fitness and performance nutrition for the general public.
However, our goal was to develop a comprehensive resource that is specifically tailored to address the unique physical fitness and nutrition requirements of Navy personnel. Our previous publications include “The Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide” and “The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide”. We hope that the nutrition and fitness information in this guide will be a useful resource for all Navy personnel who are striving to excel on the Physical Readiness Test (PRT). In addition, we hope this guide will promote military readiness by improving the performance of personnel on job-related tasks.
Clearly the goals of the guide are broad and extend to both personal and professional aspirations, which are important for any health promotion activity.
