Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. service members are considered either overweight or obese, according to a recent study, which said the statistic highlights a significant challenge that could profoundly impact national security.
The American Security Project, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, assessed the body mass index of U.S. troops, reported the New York Post, and found 68% of them fall into the categories of "overweight" or "obese" under BMI criteria, reflecting a troubling trend that has taken shape over the past decade.
"Identifying, diagnosing, and treating obesity within soldiers at the front lines of our national defense may ultimately determine the long-term survival of the force. It may not be easy, but it is long overdue." The Army fell short by about 15,000 soldiers in 2022, Roll Call reported, improving in fiscal year 2023 with nearly 55,000 recruits. The Air Force missed its target by nearly 2,700 recruits, and the Navy fell short by 7,450 recruits.
This shift in perspective aligns with the American Medical Association's updated policies on BMI, as reported by the Post. The AMA, recognizing the "historical harm" and "racist exclusion" embedded in BMI calculations primarily based on data from non-Hispanic whites, now recommends using BMI as just one measure of body composition.
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