EPISODE 8: Feeding the Force: A Tactical Dietitian’s Guide to Optimal Health & Performance
In this episode, Martin and Jonpaul talk to tactical dietician Dr. Will Conkright about the role of a dietitian in the military and the challenges he faces. We dive into the basics of optimal nutrition and examine how people working in high-stress, high-stakes environments can leverage good nutritional habits to positively influence physical and cognitive performance, rest, recovery and sleep.
Guest, Cast & Crew
Dr Will Conkright is a registered dietitian and researcher with over 16 years of experience in clinical, academic and research settings. He primarily works with high-reliability populations, focusing on military operational stress, training and recovery.
Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk
Edited by Bess Manley
Produced by Wavell Room https://wavellroom.com/
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Chapters
00:42 Introducing Dr. Will Conkright
01:35 Will's Background and Military Experience
04:35 The Role of a Dietitian in the Military
12:31 Fundamentals of Good Nutrition
21:17 Challenges and Strategies in High-Stress Environments
26:49 Holistic Health and Fitness in the U.S. Army
30:06 Nutrition's Impact on Cognitive Performance and Sleep
33:38 Supplements for Performance and Recovery
40:15 Precision Performance Nutrition
43:58 Future Trends in Nutrition
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