New study describes an obesity problem for soldiers that reduces force readiness.
The adage “An army marches on its stomach” may need to be changed to the US military rolls on its stomach — as in roly-poly. Many progressive Department of Defense and congressional leaders wish the military would reflect American society more generally. Well, Americans are chubby, and a new study by the American Security Project reveals too many military members are, too. Wish granted. Unfortunately, the downside is that readiness suffers and by extension national security. Surviving combat on a contested battlefield with a determined enemy is among life’s most difficult physical challenges. It’s nearly impossible to achieve for overweight soldiers.
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