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Points to Discuss. Fitness Improvement Training (FIT) Overarching themesProposed changes Trends in Overweight in the ServicesComparison of USPHS proposed standards with military standardsConsiderations for Fitness Improvement. Why Fitness Improvement. Maintain fitnessReduce inactivity Early
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1. PHS Fitness Improvement Training Shirley A. Blakely, PhD, RD
CAPT USPHS
FDA
2. Points to Discuss Fitness Improvement Training (FIT)
Overarching themes
Proposed changes
Trends in Overweight in the Services
Comparison of USPHS proposed standards with military standards
Considerations for Fitness Improvement
3. Why Fitness Improvement Maintain fitness
Reduce inactivity
Early intervention
Identify officers who have developed chronic disease risk factors—provide guidance
Including treatment
No TRICARE coverage