Trends in the prevalence of obesity among U.S. active component service members and civilians, 2013-2023

Abstract: Trends in obesity among U.S. active component service members (ACSMs) and civilians are relevant to military recruitment and retention, as excess body weight is a common …

Evaluating Air Force personnel with higher body mass indexes by monitoring ambulatory blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is possible that a single clinical blood pressure (BP) reading, as currently practiced in the Indian Air Force, may not be able to establish hypertensive …

Obesity and health risk factors in Czech artillery soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The physical fitness and body composition of soldiers are critical for operational readiness and overall health. Military service demands optimal levels of …

Normative fat-free mass index values based on body composition method in Army personnel

Abstract: Background: Normative fat-free mass index (FFMI) values with proposed upper and lower thresholds have been established in sport. However, FFMI has not been widely …

Prevention and intervention against obesity and overweight in the military: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Overweight and obesity have a negative impact on health and have a detrimental effect on the operational readiness of soldiers. Different prevention and …

Association of weight loss and BMI on PSA levels and overall survival in Veterans with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Background: There is a complex relationship between body weight and survival in prostate cancer. While increased BMI is associated with increased prostate cancer …

Injuries, physical fitness, and body mass index in a population of U.S. Army Reserve personnel

Abstract: Introduction: US Army Reserve personnel are expected to meet the same fitness and readiness standards as their Active Duty counterparts, but little is known about health …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and colorectal cancer incidence in US Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), objectively measured by standardized exercise treadmill test (ETT), and colorectal cancer …

Chrononutrition as predictor of BMI in active-duty service members

Abstract:This quantitative correlational-predictive study examined if and to what extent eating window and evening latency, collectively and individually, predict BMI of …

Body mass index and physical training-related injuries in military personnel: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discrepancies exist in findings on how varying body mass index (BMI) levels impact physical training-related injuries across different studies. This …

The impact of adversity on body mass index as Veterans transition to civilian life

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), warfare exposure, and mental health symptoms upon changes in body mass index (BMI) were examined in a …

Body mass index misclassification of overweight and obesity in Czech military personnel

Abstract:Obesity is a global health concern, impacting various populations, including military personnel. Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used method to assess obesity, but its …