BMI and Physical Activity, Military-Aged U.S. Population 2015-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity and physical inactivity are considered possible U.S. national security threats because of their impact on military recruitment. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of (1) BMI eligibility for military entrance, (2) adequate physical activity participation among the BMI-eligible population, and (3) combined BMI eligibility and adequate physical activity.

Methods

This cross-sectional study of nonpregnant, military-aged civilians (aged 17-42 years) used objectively measured weight and height data and self-reported aerobic physical activity data from the 2015-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. BMI eligibility was defined as 19.0-27.5 kg/m², per Department of Defense regulation. Adequate physical activity

SUBMITTER: Webber BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9885292 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature