The Beginning of the life changing campaign
• In Afghanistan 2011 Lt. Gen. Patricia D.
Horoho, the Army surgeon general came up with the idea known as The Performance Triad
• It was brought to America held at a workshop
Sept. 18--21 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
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• Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho’s focus is shifting the ideals of U.S. Army Medical Command from "a healthcare system to a system for health." • The Performance Triad summarizes a simple truth that all of us need a balance of three things to build and sustain health
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• The Performance Triad is your body’s own ecosystem. • It’s broken down in 3 major components: Fuel
(Nutrition), Maintenance (Exercise), and
Regeneration (Sleep).
• All 3 of these components require maximum participation of the other to be fully effective in maintaining one’s optimal health
The purpose of the Performance Triad
• the Army believes preventive care is crucial in its quest for healthier Soldiers.
• Long-term health benefits, reducing the risk of diseases, and reducing the risk of health-care costs • This covers 3 major points in the shaping of the Army. Health, longevity, and improving logistics. Ensuring success of the Performance Triad
• It starts with the NCO
• NCOs are the focus of the Performance Triad course because Soldiers and squad leaders are the ones who make things happen
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• This revolution in health requires top leader support and example.
• As a NCO, top priorities include Soldiers who are ready for their mission at hand. If they aren’t healthy, or they’re not physically fit enough to complete the mission, then we have failed. • The Performance Triad is a tool to be used by leaders. The Components of the Performance Triad
SLEEP
NUTRITION
EXERCISE
The Importance of Sleep
• Along with diet and exercise, the quality and quantity of sleep a person gets greatly influences their quality of life.
• The recommended amount of sleep for the average adult is 7 to 8