AFI48-103 — Health Promotion

AFI48-103 governs the operation, management, evaluation, and policy requirements of Air Force Health Promotion.

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  • Publication number: AFI48-103
  • Title: HEALTH PROMOTION
  • Date: 2019-06-21

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AFI48-103 covers nutritional fitness, dietary supplement safety, physical activity, sleep optimization, and tobacco free living. It establishes funding, staffing, training, performance measurement, and promotional item requirements for Health Promotion programs.

Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard unless otherwise stated.

Topics covered

  • Nutritional fitness
  • Dietary supplement safety
  • Physical activity
  • Sleep optimization
  • Tobacco free living
  • Health Promotion funding
  • Promotional items

Questions and answers

What are AFI48-103’s Health Promotion focus areas?

While HP supports all initiatives that promote a fit and healthy force, HP focus areas include nutritional fitness and dietary supplement safety, physical activity, sleep optimization, and tobacco free living.

How does AFI48-103 treat dietary supplements?

A dietary supplement is defined by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), and shall generally be permitted.

How are Health Promotion positions funded under AFI48-103?

HP positions are programmed using Defense Health Program (DHP) funding only at Active Component MTFs.

Where do Health Promotion responsibilities, duties, and compliance standards apply?

Responsibilities, duties, and compliance standards for HP staff members pertain only to active component units.

What does AFI48-103 prohibit purchasing with Defense Health Program funds?

Items of low intrinsic value (e.g. pens, coffee mugs, key chains, tshirts) may be purchased with DHP funds if used to educate or reinforce health and wellness programs in accordance with Air Force Instruction 65-601, Financial Management.

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