Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers9 days ago
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report findsObesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
Pandemic pounds push 10,000 Army soldiers into obesityIncreases were seen in the Navy and the Marines, too.By Jonel Aleccia, AP13 months ago
Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readinessDefense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.By Gen. Richard B. Myers (ret.)15 months ago
Study suggests legislation to tamp down on obesity, improve military recruitingA Congressional Research Service report says the Defense Department spends more than $1 billion on obesity every year.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
The American diet now is a national security threatA new study shows that American nutrition issues are a threat to national security.By Sarah Sicard4 years ago