Dietary supplement use among military personnel: International patterns and motivations for use

Abstract: Dietary supplements, products that contain one or more dietary ingredients, or their components, typically in a concentrated form, are often consumed for purported health …

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, …

Characteristics of Active Duty Service Members Referred to the Navy's Weight-Management Program

Abstract: Rates of overweight and obesity have increased in the military, particularly in the U.S. Navy. While the Navy has implemented weight-management programs like ShipShape, …