The combination of experiencing stress and being very busy can be a tough one for making great nutrition choices. First responders are often limited in the time they have to get food as well as the options available to them. Quick calories often come with a lot of sugar or saturated fats or caffeine, all of which are fine in moderation but may ultimately be counterintuitive for the difficult work that first responders need to do.
Keeping the strength and stamina of first responders high while also supporting their holistic nutritional health is something that agencies can do to lighten the load for their teams. If you’ve traditionally provided snacks or if your teams buy groceries together, you have the room to influence nutrition in a way that can help prevent injury and discomfort over time as well as giving your employees the needed energy for their challenging work.
