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    • Special Operations Forces (SOF) face unique, high-demand operational environments.
    • Performance nutrition is critical for optimizing mental and physical capabilities in tactical and strategic missions.
    • Existing strategies must account for diverse operational, non-operational, and patient needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a comprehensive performance nutrition program for SOF.
    • To provide practical nutrition recommendations for SOF personnel and medical providers.
    • To offer resources for evaluating dietary supplements.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current performance nutrition principles within the Department of Defense.
    • Categorization of SOF personnel into operational, non-operational, and patient groups.
    • Development of 10 major guidelines for a SOF nutrition program.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of distinct nutrition strategies for different SOF categories.
    • Presentation of practical recommendations for nutrition implementation.
    • Inclusion of resources for dietary supplement assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive SOF performance nutrition program must integrate foundational health, medical treatment, and task-specific factors.
    • Tailored, unit-specific nutrition education and services optimize individual performance and unit readiness.
    • Effective performance nutrition is integral to overall mission success for SOF.