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 .
A comprehensive weight-loss program for soldiers.
A weight-loss treatment program for active duty military personnel is discussed and evaluated . The Fat Loss and Exercise Program at U.S. Army Hospital , Bremerhaven , Germany , consisted of a 3-week inpatient treatment program and 6 months of weekly outpatient follow-up . The program combined a multidisciplinary team approach to the treatment of obesity -- psychology , internal medicine , nursing , nutrition care , and physical therapy . Patients showed a significant weight and body fat loss [ F(2,90 ) = 52.91 and 65.85 , p < 0.001 , respectively ] from the initiation of treatment ( mean = 205.9 pounds , 28.91 % ) to the end of the inpatient program ( mean = 192.8 pounds , 25.97 % ) with maintenance over 6 months ( mean = 190.4 pounds , 25.03 % ) . Changes in cholesterol levels by treatment phase are also discussed . Results demonstrate positive increases in high-density lipoprotein at each phase . These results support a comprehensive , multidisciplinary inpatient treatment of obesity within the military
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 .