Results Based on consistent evidence from studies that were rated as moderate or strong , there is good evidence that military weight management interventions are effective in improving body composition for duration s of up to 12 months .
Effective interventions are more likely to be high intensity ( have a greater number of sessions ) , are more often delivered by specialists , and use theoretical base/behavioral change techniques and a st and ardized guideline .
Dietary interventions can potentially reduce total fat and saturated fat intake .
Dietary interventions that target the kitchen staff and /or increase the availability of healthy food are more likely to be effective in the short term .
The results regarding military physical fitness interventions were inconclusive .
Conclusion Despite limitations such as the diversity and heterogeneity of the included interventions , outcome measurements , and follow-up duration , this systematic review found good evidence that weight management interventions are effective , especially in terms of weight loss .
Background Research has been conducted to assess the effectiveness of weight management , dietary and physical activity interventions in military setting s. However , a recent and comprehensive overview is lacking .
The aim of this systematic review is to examine the evidence and describe key components of effective interventions in terms of improving body composition , dietary behaviors , and physical activity among active-duty military personnel .
Effect of an accelerometer on body weight and fitness in overweight and obese active duty soldiers.
This study evaluated whether using a web-linked accelerometer , plus m and atory physical training , is associated with various weight- and fitness-related outcomes in overweight/obese active duty soldiers . Soldiers who failed the height/weight st and ards of the Army Physical Fitness Test ( APFT ) were r and omized to use a Polar FA20 accelerometer device ( polar accelerometer group [ PA ] , n = 15 ) or usual care ( UC , n = 13 ) for 6 months . Both groups received 1.5 hours of lifestyle instruction . We collected data at baseline , 2 , 4 , and 6 months , and evaluated group differences in temporal changes in study outcomes . At 6 months , 1/28 subjects ( UC ) passed the APFT height/weight st and ards . There were no group differences in changes in weight ( PA : -0.1 kg vs. UC : + 0.3 kg ; p = 0.9 ) , body fat ( PA : -0.9 % vs. UC : -1.1 % ; p = 0.9 ) , systolic blood pressure ( PA : + 1.3 mm Hg vs. UC : -2.1 mm Hg ; p = 0.2 ) , diastolic blood pressure ( PA : + 3.8 mm Hg vs. UC : -2.4 mm Hg ; p = 0.3 ) , or resting heart rate in beats per minute ( bpm ) ( PA : + 7.8 bpm vs. UC : + 0.1 bpm ; p = 0.2 ) . These results suggest that using an accelerometer with web-based feedback capabilities plus m and atory physical training does not assist in significant weight loss or ability to pass the APFT height/weight st and ards among overweight/obese soldiers
Results Based on consistent evidence from studies that were rated as moderate or strong , there is good evidence that military weight management interventions are effective in improving body composition for duration s of up to 12 months .
Effective interventions are more likely to be high intensity ( have a greater number of sessions ) , are more often delivered by specialists , and use theoretical base/behavioral change techniques and a st and ardized guideline .
Dietary interventions can potentially reduce total fat and saturated fat intake .
Dietary interventions that target the kitchen staff and /or increase the availability of healthy food are more likely to be effective in the short term .
The results regarding military physical fitness interventions were inconclusive .
Conclusion Despite limitations such as the diversity and heterogeneity of the included interventions , outcome measurements , and follow-up duration , this systematic review found good evidence that weight management interventions are effective , especially in terms of weight loss .
Background Research has been conducted to assess the effectiveness of weight management , dietary and physical activity interventions in military setting s. However , a recent and comprehensive overview is lacking .
The aim of this systematic review is to examine the evidence and describe key components of effective interventions in terms of improving body composition , dietary behaviors , and physical activity among active-duty military personnel .