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 .
Long-term sustainability of a worksite canteen intervention of serving more fruit and vegetables.
OBJECTIVE To analyse the 5-year sustainability of a  worksite canteen intervention of serving more fruit and vegetables ( F&V ) . DESIGN Average F&V consumption per customer per meal per day was assessed in five worksite canteens by weighing F&V served and subtracting waste . Data were collected by the canteen staff during a 3-week continuous period and compared to data from the same five canteens measured at baseline , at end point and at 1-year follow-up . The intervention used a participatory and empowering approach , self-monitoring and networking among the canteen staff , management and a consultant . The method focused on providing ideas for increased F&V for lunch , making environmental changes in the canteens by giving access to tasteful and healthy food choices and reducing the availability of unhealthy options . SETTING Five Danish worksites serving from 50 to 500 meals a day : a military base , an electronic component distributor , a bank , a town hall and a waste-h and ling facility . SUBJECTS Worksite canteen managers , canteen staff . RESULTS Four of the five worksite canteens were able to either maintain the intervention or even increase the consumption of F&V. The average increase from baseline to 5-year follow-up was 95 g per customer per meal per day ( 18 , 144 , 66 , 105 and 141 g , respectively ) . On average , the five canteens at the long-term follow-up had an F&V consumption of 208 g/meal per customer . CONCLUSIONS The present study indicates that sustainability of F&V is possible in worksites where the participatory and empowering approach , self-monitoring , environmental change , dialogue with suppliers and networking among worksite canteens are applied
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 .