Whiteman AFB Health Promotion and Nutrtional Medicine

08/09/2023

While water is generally advised for hydration in the summer heat, the lure of energy drinks is undeniable.

08/09/2023

This webinar will identify components of healthy meals, strategies for meal planning and more for military families.

08/08/2023

What a spectacular FREE Smoothie Day. Health Promotion offered the best convenient nutrition in a cup. The Airmen have spoken. All three smoothies offered were winners.

08/07/2023

08/07/2023

Thank you to those who came out to the Health Promotion Free Smoothie Event on 4 Aug. Having a smoothie is a convienient way to get a large amount of nutrition in a cup to fuel you. The recipes are here as promised. Source: "Clean Green Drinks" by Candice Kumai.

07/24/2023

Prep your meals before enjoying outdoor summer activities! Check out the list of lightweight snacks you can take with you on your adventure.

💡Tip: Keep your food fresh by packing frozen food with ice packs and a cooler.

07/24/2023

From traditional favorites to side dishes and desserts, grilling is a great way to add flavor to all types of food.

07/24/2023

NIH-funded study supports new role for nutrient found in fish, dietary supplements.

07/24/2023

Nuts are a terrific snack or addition to a meal for children and adults with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

07/24/2023

Fast food meals for kids may have gotten healthier, but quick-service food establishments remain a minefield of less-than-desirable choices.

07/24/2023

509 MDG monthly Wellness Wednesday potluck strikes again. Along with delicious and fulfilling food, we learned about specific plants/herbs that can create a pathway to healing what ails us.

07/04/2023

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"Independence" Day. Never forget!

Why do Lincoln's iconic words at Gettysburg still matter to each and every one of us? Professor Doug Douds of the Army War College explains.

06/26/2023

Scientists consider the latest spikes, individual variability, and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes

06/26/2023

Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after physical activity is vital to providing your body the fluids it needs to perform properly.

06/26/2023

509 MDG is on Day 27 of our 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge. We each had to have 4 cups of some type of leafy green added to a smoothie with 1 Tbsp of flaxseed added per cup. We can't wait to see the results!

06/26/2023

Health Promotion teamed up with 509 Bomb Wing Community Support Coordinator to present "Planting Wellness 101". This class was design to discover how plants play a role in physical and mental wellness just by planting (with the benefits of growing, consuming or inhaling the auromas). A big thank you to the 509 Bomb Wing for providing all our hand-on class materials!

06/18/2023

This simple protein-packed dish can be enjoyed as a taco or burrito filling or served on a whole grain bun.

06/18/2023

When you shop for fruit, do you usually fill your cart with the same standbys? If yes, your family could be missing out on tasty and nutritious tropical fruits.

06/18/2023

You've likely heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for your health. But one in particular, docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, goes straight to your head.

06/18/2023

Depression is a common problem after pregnancy. One in 9 new mothers has postpartum depression. Learn more about baby blues and postpartum depression here: https://bit.ly/3W9z9mZ

06/18/2023

Spring is a great time to hit the reset button and reintroduce some fresh foods into your kids' diet after a long winter. Get into the swing of spring with these four seasonal favorites.

06/15/2023

When your body overheats during exercise, exertional heat illness can occur. Intense exercise in hot temperatures also can put you at risk of rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue) and other injuries. There are many factors that raise your risk of heat illness, but one way you can combat heat s...

06/15/2023

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06/15/2023

Currently Recruiting Research Studies Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait (ECAST) STUDY The purpose of this study is to determine who is at greatest risk for Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait (ECAST) and whether any biomarkers can be applied to risk stratify those s...

06/15/2023

Struggling with sleep-related issues? Meditation can help. Here’s a complete meditation sleep guide to start sleeping restfully all night, each night!

06/15/2023

We have started a monthly Wellness Wednesday Potluck here at the 509 MDG. This week we covered wheat and gluten intolerances and how it contributes to our "Wheat Bellies"!

06/15/2023

Win with Spin! A member overcame an issue with weak legs by attending "Strength and Spin" class to superbly pass her physical fitness test!

06/15/2023

This is what is going on at your Mission's End. New menu, new options for eating healthier!

05/26/2023

Do you love food? Consider this?

Eating for requires the right balance of from the foods you eat. An easy way to plan your meals is to picture a plate and build from there. http://ow.ly/fbGg50OrhZA

05/26/2023

What a great way to get stronger and lose the fat is to join the lap swimming session. Here is to a defined you!

Pool is opening Tomorrow... Cost is $2 per person. Cash only at the pool and please bring small bills can't break big bills. If you want to get a single or a family pass please stop in Outdoor Rec to purchase them. Single pass is $40 and a Family pass is $80.

04/12/2023

NO "Strength and Spin" class on Wednesday, April 12. Have a great day!

04/04/2023

Health Promotion Coordinator, Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg spent some time with our wonderful youth at the Youth Center for the Month of the Military Child. Mrs. Dannenberg designed and set up an obstacle course which enticed the children to run, jump rope, scoot, dribble across the gym back to their team, all the while working as a team. Handouts were given on the 5, 2, 1, 0 program (5 fruits/veg per day, 2 hrs or less of screen time, 1 hr/day of physical activity, 0 sweetened beverages). In the US, there is a 20% obesity rate amoung children. Let's make it a point to not let that be "our military child."

04/03/2023

Sleep Strategies Fair: Health Promotion Coordinator, Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg, applied a multidisciplinary team approach when it comes to sleep. She brought mental health (Capt Baer), spiritual health (Chapl. Cantrell), social health (TSgt Erwin) and physical health (Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg, Tracy Delaney, A1C Koscuik ) as identified in the CAF (Comprehensive Airmen Fitness) plan to address ongoing concerns with sleep. Anyone had a chance to enter and win a gift basket, grill and Commissary gift card. Our lucky Airmen who won the raffle was A1C Magdaleno-Gonzalez! Thank you to all! Sleep your way to wellness!

03/28/2023

A big thank you goes out to Kathi Mecham from MU Extension! Kathi brought Whiteman's first Container Gardening Class. What does gardening do for a person? It is mentally therapeutic, great exercise, fulfilling and purposeful to be able to provide for yourself and your family. We hope to have her back for more "dirt"!

03/19/2023

Health Promotion was invited to spend time with the Whiteman Area US Army Corp of Engineers educating on basic nutrition and exercise to get the ball rolling in their lives. Next visit Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg will be assisting the group on resistance training at the Fitness Center.

03/16/2023

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03/16/2023

Our Community Dietitian celebrated National Nutrition Month and RD Day with our fantastic Airmen at the DFAC! Healthy fuel makes healthy Airmen.

02/23/2023

To recognize the national campaign quitting smokeless to***co (Great American Spit Out), we had a "Get Rid of the Dip, How Far Can You Spit" contest. Contestants signed up to see how far they could spit their CHEW...ING Gum! We had 18 contestants. Our winner, who spat his gum 404", was SRA Osei-Gyasi! All contestants recieved a bag full of swag and the winner won a gift card to the Commissary. Fun was had by all. Shout out to our Dental Team MSgt Thompson and TSgt Bryant who donated whitening toothpaste and toothbrushes (and words of advice about oral care, of course!)