Healthy-ish Eating for Law Enforcement

Presentation Description: "Healthy-ish Eating for Law Enforcement" will dispel the illusion that there is a "perfect diet" for all law enforcement officers. Officers face a variety of challenges when it comes to eating well. This officer-specific approach will zone in on challenges and common gaps in nutrition discovered after six years of experience and hundreds of station visits. Understand the tangible and realistic nutrition interventions for officers. Discover tips and tricks for eating well on a 24-hour shift. Learn how to make healthier choices when packaged food or fast food are the only options available. The key to eating well in this career is understanding that there is a range of healthy eating, and consistently making a best effort is what counts.

Methodology: This presentation will be delivered as a single speaker with a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation was developed by a dietitian who works full-time providing individualized coaching, presentations, and food demos to law enforcement officers. Her experience providing realistic, but evidence-based information will provide attendees with tips on how to change their eating habits with an unpredictable career.

• Identify why the "perfect officer diet" may be unattainable considering the physical and mental job demands.
• Review an ideal nutrition foundation but in the language and mindset of an officer.
• Provide realistic interventions designed to improve officer-specific health risks, including tips for midnight shifts.