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A comprehensive weight-loss program for soldiers

M K Davis1

  • 1U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5422, USA.

Military Medicine
|February 1, 1996
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This military weight-loss program effectively reduced body weight and fat through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Results show sustained weight loss and improved cholesterol levels over six months.

Area of Science:

  • Military health
  • Obesity treatment
  • Preventive medicine

Background:

  • Obesity is a significant health concern for active duty military personnel.
  • Effective weight management strategies are crucial for maintaining military readiness and health.
  • Existing treatment programs may not fully address the complexities of obesity in a military context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary inpatient weight-loss program for active duty military personnel.
  • To assess the long-term maintenance of weight loss and changes in body composition.
  • To examine the impact of the program on cholesterol levels, specifically high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Main Methods:

  • The study involved a 3-week inpatient Fat Loss and Exercise Program followed by 6 months of weekly outpatient follow-up.

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  • A multidisciplinary team including psychology, internal medicine, nursing, nutrition care, and physical therapy managed patient care.
  • Weight, body fat percentage, and cholesterol levels were measured at multiple time points throughout the program.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients achieved statistically significant reductions in weight and body fat percentage from baseline to the end of the inpatient program and maintained these losses over 6 months.
    • Mean weight decreased from 205.9 pounds to 190.4 pounds, and body fat percentage decreased from 28.91% to 25.03% at 6-month follow-up.
    • Positive changes were observed in cholesterol levels, with significant increases in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) at each treatment phase.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive, multidisciplinary inpatient treatment approach is effective for managing obesity in active duty military personnel.
    • The program demonstrated successful short-term and long-term weight and body fat loss, alongside improvements in HDL cholesterol.
    • These findings support the integration of such programs within military healthcare systems to address obesity and improve overall health outcomes.