Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge of Obesity and Overweight in the Armed Forces: Proceedings of a Workshop

by Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Obesity and overweight pose significant challenges to the armed forces in the United States, affecting service members (including active duty, guard, and reserve components), veterans, retirees, and their families and communities. The consequences of obesity and overweight in the armed forces influence various aspects of its operations that are critical to national security.

On May 7, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309476763
• ISBN13: 9780309476768
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.6"