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OBJECTIVES: The aims of the study are to describe the current state, identify topics of importance, and suggest implementation strategies for tailored nutrition education for the WLFFs. METHODS: Focus groups were conducted and survey data was collected to gather qualitative and quantitative data from a sample of WLFFs. Constant comparative strategy was used to generate themes from transcripts. RESULTS: Wildland firefighters showed interest in early-introduced, multimodal, and specific nutrition education tailored to the demands of the WLFF. CONCLUSIONS: Study findings provide nutrition topics of interest and importance to WLFFs and may be used to develop educational materials.
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Bombeiros , Humanos , Grupos Focais , Educação em Saúde , Estado Nutricional , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Wildland firefighters (WLFFs) perform in adverse environments making rapid adjustments to dietary needs. The National Mobile Food Services (NMFS) contract details WLFF dietary provisions on wildfire incidents. OBJECTIVE: Determine the nutrient content of food and drink provided to and consumed by WLFFs under the NMFS contract. METHODS: Individual (nâ=â122) dietary provisions and consumption was recorded during 1 workday. Nutritional analysis of items provided was compared with consumption and the recommended dietary allowance (RDA). RESULTS: WLFFs consumed significantly (Pâ<â0.05) fewer macronutrients than provided for calories, protein, and fat. Provided and consumed micronutrients were below the RDA for vitamins D and E, magnesium, and manganese. CONCLUSION: Most dietary recommendations were met by NMFS provisions. Next steps include WLFF nutrition education to improve consumption and contract revisions to meet micronutrient recommendations.