Supporting Health and Food Security for Military Communities and Families
Supporting Health and Food Security for Military Communities and Families
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Food insecurity among Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs) is a critical public health issue with far-reaching implications for military readiness and national security. Dietitians, as subject matter experts, are uniquely positioned to address this challenge through evidence-based, practice-focused strategies that improve food access and nutrition for service members and their families. Despite recent federal policy efforts, gaps persist in ensuring food security across military populations, making this an urgent and emerging issue in nutrition and dietetics.
This session brings together thought leaders and researchers to explore systemic, policy, and community-level drivers of food insecurity in military populations. Attendees will gain advanced insights into how federal policies shape food access, learn about innovative grassroots initiatives bridging food disparities on installations, and review new research findings on military-affiliated households' engagement with local food distribution resources. The session will emphasize practical, actionable solutions that dietitians can implement to improve food security, support military readiness, and strengthen national security.
Designed to foster collaboration and engagement, this session incorporates inclusive perspectives and encourages audience interaction to ensure applicability across diverse settings. Join us to explore original approaches and cutting-edge strategies that empower dietitians to make a meaningful impact on this emerging issue.
CPEU: 1.50 (Valid Until September 15, 2029)
Learning Objectives
- Analyze three critical policies and systemic factors shaping food security among Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs); assess broader implications for public health and military readiness.
- Critique innovative community-based and cross-sector collaborations between Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and Garrison leaders, identifying strategies that effectively address food access disparities within military populations.
- Integrate cutting-edge research findings on military food security to design evidence-based nutrition programs that strengthen military community resilience and support operational readiness.
Performance Indicators
- 2.4.2 Recognizes the impact of food security defined as factors affecting applicable population and access to a sufficient quantity of safe, healthful food and water, as well as food/nutrition-related supplies.
- 13.1.1 Advocates for food and nutrition programs and resources to address issues of food insecurity, nutritional health inequities and disparities and that promote overall health and wellness.
- 7.4.3 Distributes scholarly findings through a variety of modes (e.g., peer-review scholarly publications, electronic media, patents, new clinical guidelines and techniques, public performance) to encourage knowledge translation.
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