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Weight loss before basic combat training and musculoskeletal injuries among U.S. Army trainees: The ARMI study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between weight loss before joining the U.S. Army and rates of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) during physically demanding Basic …

Thiamine deficiency in US Veterans with obesity

Abstract: Introduction: Thiamine deficiency is common after bariatric surgery, but patients with obesity may be deficient in thiamine even before surgery. The purpose of this …

Antiobesity medications in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Over 20% of Army soldiers have a BMI over 30 kg/m², contributing to rising obesity-related healthcare costs, which the Department of Defense spends about $1.5 billion …

Overweight/Obesity, Gestational Weight Gain, Postpartum Weight Retention, and Maternal/Neonatal Complications in the Military

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of overweight/obesity and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) among military beneficiaries and to …

Influence of the food environment on obesity risk in a large cohort of US Veterans by community type

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine relationships between the food environment and obesity by community type. METHODS: Using electronic health record data …

Geographic Variation in Obesity, Behavioral Treatment, and Bariatric Surgery for Veterans

Abstract: Objective This study aims to describe geographic variation in veterans’ prevalence of obesity, participation in Veterans Health Administration’s behavioral weight …