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  • Author: Emily K. Farina
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Longitudinal changes in dietary supplement use among United States military personnel: The US military dietary supplement use study

Abstract: Previous studies investigating temporal changes in dietary supplement (DS) use have used representative samples but have not followed the same cohort over time. This …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Prevalence and adverse effects of sport-related nutritional supplements (sport drinks, bars, and gels) in the military before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: the US Military Dietary Supplement Use Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sport-related nutritional supplements (SRNS) include sport drinks, sport bars, and sport gels. This investigation examined temporal patterns in SRNS use and …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Sex differences in mood, hormone and immune response to combatives training in West Point cadets

Abstract: Hand-to-hand combat training, known as combatives, instructs Soldiers in close-quarters combat techniques and how to cope with stress, understand controlled physical …

Well-Being

The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

Physical Health