Abstract: Objective: Failure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even …
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 …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are critical public health concerns with relevance to U.S. military personnel, as active duty service members must meet physical …
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Like in the general population, the prevalences of eating- and weight-related health issues in the armed forces are increasing. Relevant medical …
Abstract: Body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) thresholds have been calibrated to assess risk of obesity-related …
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 …
Abstract: Rationale: Controlled trials have demonstrated successful weight loss associated with certain weight management medications (WMMs). However, there are limited real-world …
Abstract: Objectives: To describe the impacts of four Veterans Health Administration (VA) Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) projects implementing an evidence-based …
Abstract: Objectives: To illustrate the utility of the All of Us Research Program for studying military and veteran health. Materials and Methods: Results were derived from the All …
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 …
Abstract: Introduction: Physical inactivity, hereafter inactivity, is a serious health problem among U.S. veterans, hereafter veterans. Inactive adults are at risk for adverse …
Abstract: Introduction: The global rise in obesity is well-established, with significant health implications. This study aims to comprehensively assess overweight and obesity …