ArticleAmerican journal of preventive medicine2023
BMI and Physical Activity, Military-Aged U.S. Population 2015-2020.
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- The Cadet Athlete Physical Training Intervention (CAPTI): A 16-week Periodized Program to Remediate Underdeveloped Tactical Athletes at a Senior Military College.International journal of exercise science · 2024Article
- The Influence of Previous Lifestyle on Occupational Physical Fitness in the Context of Military Service.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Physical Activity and the Health of a Nation: A National Challenge and Collective Response.American journal of lifestyle medicineReview
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Abstract
introductionObesity and physical inactivity are considered possible U.S. national security threats because of their impact on military recruitment. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of (1) BMI eligibility for military entrance, (2) adequate physical activity participation among the BMI-eligible population, and (3) combined BMI eligibility and adequate physical activity.
methodsThis cross-sectional study of nonpregnant, military-aged civilians (aged 17-42 years) used objectively measured weight and height data and self-reported aerobic physical activity data from the 2015-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. BMI eligibility was defined as 19.0-27.5 kg/m
resultsOf military-aged participants (unweighted n=5,964), 47.3% were eligible by BMI. Among BMI-eligible participants, 72.5% reported adequate physical activity. Taken together, 34.3% were both eligible and active. The prevalence of eligible and active status was higher among males, persons who were younger and non-Hispanic White, college graduates, and those with higher family income than among their counterparts.
conclusionsAmong the military-aged U.S. population, slightly under half were eligible to enter the military on the basis of their BMI, and only 1 in 3 met BMI eligibility and were adequately physically active. Equitable promotion of healthy weight achievement and physical activity participation may improve military preparedness.
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