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Army H2F

Holistic Health and Fitness

H2F is changing the culture of health and fitness in the Army to help meet the demands of modern combat. H2F empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being to optimize their individual performance while also preventing injury or disease. 

Modeled after Special Forces and professional/collegiate athletics, the H2F System moves away from a one-size-fits-all model and acknowledges every Soldier is unique, and different units have different missions.

H2F takes a holistic approach to fitness by addressing five readiness domains (physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual), understanding that each domain impacts the others, so we need to educate our Soldiers and provide them the resources needed to maximize their performance on and off the battlefield.

Air FP

Fitness Program

The Air Force Fitness Program goal is to motivate Airmen to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength and flexibility training, and healthy eating.

Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness. 

WVNG Dietitian + Nutritionist

Shari Wright Pettit MS, RDN, LD

Email: shari.r.wright.ctr@army.mil

Phone: (304) 719-8064 - please leave a message or text

WVNG Dietitian Shari Wright Pettit stands an oven, smiling at the camera and wearing a WV Army National Guard apron.

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WVNG Dietitian Shari Wright Pettit stands an oven, smiling at the camera and wearing a WV Army National Guard apron.

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WVNG Dietitian FAQs

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WVNG Dietitian Services for Servicemembers

My role as a dietitian is to promote health with tailored nutrition interventions for individuals to prevent or manage diseases and maintain wellness. Furthermore, I advise individuals on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.

Here are just a few examples of the education I am able to provide:

  • Diabetes info & education
  • Hypertension education
  • Elevated cholesterol issues
  • Weight management 
  • Digestive health
  • Food intolerances and allergies
  • Grocery shopping information
  • Nutrition label reading
  • Meal planning assistance
  • Goal assessment and setting
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Do I need dietitian services?

Are you currently flagged for height/ weight?

I can help with individual or group counseling for nutrition related issues/ concerns, fad diets, disordered eating, weight loss, maintenance or gain.

I assess individual nutrition status which includes an assessment of height and weight, lab values if available and pertinent, and targeted behavior modification for individual’s health and wellness goals.

Do you struggle with your ACFT or PFA?

I am always available to discuss individualized plans and goals.

Do you pass your fitness test but want to improve your results or recover from workouts faster?

Soldiers and Airmen are athletes, and I can work with individuals to help increase or maintain holistic routines.

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What is a dietitian?

A licensed dietitian/ nutritionist has attended an accredited university meaning it maintains accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, has obtained a Bachelor of Science, completed an accredited supervised dietetic internship, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, obtained licensure in state of practice and maintained continuing education in order to maintain registration.

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What are Shari's qualifications?

I have a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Dietetics, have completed 1,200 hours of a supervised internship practice, am registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration board and licensed in the state of West Virginia.

I'm also a WVARNG veteran! 

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Should I contact my state dietitian?

Of course!

I am available via email at shari.r.wright.ctr@army.mil, phone call or text (304) 719-8064.
Look forward to hearing from you!

~ Shari Wright Pettit MS, RDN, LD