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Fueling Military Nutrition: Insights From Go for Green® Pilot Studies.
Katie M Kirkpatrick1,2, Saachi Khurana1,2, Melissa A Rittenhouse1,2
1Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Summary
The military
Area of Science:
- Military nutrition
- Public health interventions
- Behavioral science
Background:
- U.S. service members face challenges meeting nutrient-dense food guidelines and achieving optimal body composition.
- Military food environments often present barriers to healthy eating.
- The Go for Green® (G4G) program aims to improve nutrition in military dining facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the implementation and effectiveness of the Go for Green® (G4G) nutrition program in diverse military settings.
- To evaluate the delivery of targeted program requirements (PRs) across different military branches and food venues.
- To identify successful strategies for promoting nutrient-dense eating patterns within the military food environment.
Main Methods:
- Six pilot studies were conducted across various military branches, components, and food venues.
- The G4G Program Fidelity Assessment tool was used to evaluate pre- and post-intervention scores.
- Program requirements were grouped into strategies including training, menu revision, food promotion, choice architecture, and marketing/education.
Main Results:
- Post-intervention, sites achieved an average passing score for 66% of targeted program requirements.
- Food and beverage coding was the most frequently targeted PR (67% of sites).
- Menu revisions were targeted by all six sites, and cafeteria-style venues prioritized training and education strategies.
Conclusions:
- Military food venues offer significant opportunities for implementing diverse nutrition interventions.
- The G4G program demonstrates potential for improving nutrient-dense eating in military settings.
- Lessons learned from military nutrition interventions can inform strategies for worksites and college campuses.
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