Nutrition for Performance

Long shifts, unpredictable schedules, overnight work, and limited food options can make healthy eating challenging in the policing profession. However, nutrition directly influences energy levels, cognitive performance, recovery, sleep quality, resilience, and overall well-being. This course examines the connection between nutrition and performance and provides realistic strategies that can be applied within the realities of policing. 

Learners will explore nutrient-dense food choices, hydration practices, caffeine management, meal planning, and strategies for overcoming common nutrition challenges associated with shift work. The course emphasizes practical, sustainable habits that help support performance on duty, recovery off duty, and long-term health throughout a policing career. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how nutrition and hydration influence energy, focus, recovery, and job performance 

• Identify common nutrition challenges associated with policing, shift work, and unpredictable schedules 

• Apply practical strategies to make healthier food and drink choices during demanding shifts 

• Use hydration and caffeine more intentionally to support performance, recovery, and sleep quality 

• Develop realistic nutrition habits through planning, consistency, and sustainable goal setting 

• Create a personalized fueling plan to support operational readiness, wellness, and long-term health 

Professional Development Hours: 0.5 

Intended Audience: Policing professionals at all career stages who want to improve their energy, performance, recovery, and overall well-being through better nutrition habits. The course is especially relevant to officers and supervisors working long, irregular, or overnight shifts who face challenges maintaining healthy eating and hydration practices on duty. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes.