Sec. 747. BRIEFING ON DIET AND NUTRITION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES

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## SEC. 747 BRIEFING ON DIET AND NUTRITION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the diet and nutrition of members of the Armed Forces. The briefing shall describe the following: ####

(1)The relationship between the diet and nutrition of members and the health, performance, and combat effectiveness of members. ####

(2)The relationship between diets high in omega 3 fatty acids, or other diets that may lower inflammation and obesity, and improved mental health. ####

(3)The extent to which the food and beverages offered at the dining halls of the Armed Forces as of the date of the briefing are designed to optimize the health, performance, and combat effectiveness of members according to science-based approaches. ####

(4)The plan of the Secretary to improve the health, performance, and combat effectiveness of members by modifying the food and beverages offered at such dining halls, including in ways that minimize the change for members. ####

(5)Expected costs and timeline to implement such plan, including any projected costs or savings from reduced medical costs if the plan is implemented.