The term ‘tactical populations’ has been applied to those working in law enforcement, fire, first responders, and military. In addition to the importance of their work, the work they do itself presents some challenges for health and nutrition.
Despite the fact that such individuals make up a significant number of the population and their work plays a crucial role in society, there is currently very little research on fire and law enforcement nutrition. Most research is on the prevalence of disease and the occupational risk factors and related pathophysiology. Lifestyle research, descriptive and interventions, is way behind.
Dr. Jill Joyce is the co-director of the OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab at Oklahoma State University. She does research looking at real-world interventions in these populations, particularly firefighters, in an attempt to improve their diets and health.
In this episode, we look at both the theoretical and pragmatic realities of improving diet and health in firefighters and some other tactical populations.
Links:
#476: Fructose in Perspective – Dietary Villain or Misunderstood Nutrient?
#475: Is Food Addiction Real? – Charlotte Hardman, PhD
SNP15: AMA – Semaglutide, “Carni-nutrients”, Sweating From Caffeine, & More
#474: Glucose Peaks & Variability – Is Lower Better?
#473: Diet & Depression (What Do We Actually Know?) – Nicole Lippman-Barile, PhD
#472: Compared To What? – Understanding Food Substitution Analysis & Adjustment Models
#471: Salt & Bone Health – Is There Cause For Concern?
SNP14: Nutrition Coaching Roundtable (Helms, Huschtscha & Baker)
#470: Melatonin, Meal Timing & Glucose Tolerance
#469: Chrononutrition – New Findings & Updated Views
#468: High Sugar Intakes Without Excess Calories: Harmful or Benign?
SNP13: Intuitive Eating Debate – with Jackson Peos, PhD
#467: Iron Issues in Athletes – Prof. Pete Peeling
#466: Iron Absorption from Foods & Supplements – Prof. Paul Sharp
#465: Diagnosing & Treating Iron Deficiency & Excess – Austin Baraki, MD
#464: Do Sugar Taxes Work?: Evidence on Potential Policies - Kathryn Backholer, PhD
SNP12: The Big Breakfast Study
#463: Do Vegan Diets Cause Depression?
#462: Gyorgy Scrinis, PhD – Ultra-Processed Foods, Nutritionism and Current Food Systems
#461: Prof. Emma Boyland – How Food Marketing Impacts Eating Behaviour
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