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March 29-30, 2012 (Registration opens September 2011)
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HPRC's human performance optimization (HPO) website is for U.S. Warfighters, their families, and those in the field of HPO who support them. The goal is Total Force Fitness: Warfighters optimized to carry out their mission as safely and effectively as possible.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition forms the foundation for human performance. Nutrients provide energy and regulate physiologic processes during exercise. Too often, individuals devote considerable time and effort striving to optimize performance, only to fall short because of inadequate and sometimes harmful nutritional practices. This section is dedicated to providing evidence-based information and resources on nutrition and dietary supplements.
Alerts
Nutrition alerts to keep you informed on recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts.
Calculate Your Protein Needs
Policies, Standards, and Reports
Policies, standards, and reports designed to keep you safe.
Interactive Tools
Tools to calculate your body's nutritional needs.
Databases
Collection of searchable databases.
Resources
Resources to help you understand nutritional issues that will affect your performance.
Calculating Daily Carbohydrate Needs
Figure Out Your Nutrition Requirements
Calculate Your Carbohydrate Needs Before and After Exercise
Calculate Your Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)
Nutrition News
Do Sport Bars and Gels Provide the Energy of Sports Drinks?
Report an Adverse Event
Information on reporting adverse events.
Report an Adverse Event PDF