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Support the holistic health and well-being of service members and their families.

Promote the resilience of individuals and families through the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of health.

Upcoming Programming

Supporting Academic and Social Continuity for Mobile Elementary Students

May 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
When elementary students change schools, even motivated students can struggle. They may lose interest in learning, miss their old friends, and not get the help they need right away. This webinar provi...

Innovative Strategies for Stronger Military Nutrition Environments

May 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
The War Department is continuing to pursue six lines of effort to strengthen nutrition readiness for military service members and their families, and the first line of effort involves increasing acces...

Helping Preteens Thrive Through Change

June 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Middle schoolers face big changes in identity, independence, and peer relationships. These challenges that can be made harder by deployments and relocations. This session will equip professionals to h...

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Supporting Academic and Social Continuity for Mobile Elementary Students

May 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
When elementary students change schools, even motivated students can struggle. They may lose interest in learning, miss their old friends, and not get the help they need right away. This webinar provi...

IDD, Aging, and Military Families: Challenges and Opportunities

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This engaging session explores how adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in military families can age well. It will examine age-related health needs, living arrangements and fa...

Practical Strategies for Supporting Preschoolers Through Change

April 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Preschool is the perfect time to help children learn flexibility, problem-solving, and self-help skills. These skills can help preschoolers handle moves and changes throughout their lives. This webina...

Recent Blogs

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Precision Nutrition and Its Emerging Role in Clinical Practice

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“Eat this, not that” isn’t always enough—nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this blog, we explore how precision nutrition uses genetics, lifestyle, and microbiome data to tailor dietary guidance for more effective, individualized care. We also highlight its growing role in managing chronic disease, enhancing performance, and shaping the future of dietetics…
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Food Insecurity and IPV: Turning Insight Into Action

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This blog post cover integrating IPV-informed care so providers can address not only immediate food access concerns, but also strengthen safety, enhance family stability, and promote long-term well-being.
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Building Healthier Military Communities: Strategies for Dietitians Across All Settings

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In this blog, we explore actionable strategies dietitians can use to better support military service members and their families across clinical, community, and virtual settings. From addressing food insecurity and navigating military culture to building collaborative partnerships, this post highlights practical approaches to strengthening nutrition support and promoting healthier military…
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Strong Starts with Male Caregivers

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Male caregivers play a unique and essential role in early childhood development, influencing children’s cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and communication development. For children with varying developmental abilities, intentional engagement with other male caregivers through play, daily routines, and early intervention (EI) can enhance learning and strengthen family well-being. This involvement…