AIMS: To evaluate the influences of @entity285 consumption frequency and binge drinking on changes in the body composition, lifestyle habits and physical @entity410 of healthy young @entity1 during military service. METHODS: A population-based study of @entity1 performing their military service in the Sodankyl   Jaeger Brigade, Finland in 2005. Body composition, @entity410 and lifestyle habits were evaluated at baseline and 6-12 months follow-up. @entity285 consumption frequency and binge drinking were categorized as: 'not at all', 'at least once a month' and 'at least once a week'. RESULTS: Data were available for 983 @entity1 . Mean (SD) age was 19.2 (1.0) years. At baseline, @entity1 who reported binge drinking at least once a week (29.8%) had the most unfavourable body composition, lifestyle habits and physical @entity410 compared with the group with no binge drinking. Significant (P < 0.05) mean reductions in % body fat (-2.3%) and weight (-1.8 kg), as well as improvements in lifestyle habits and physical @entity410 were observed in the weekly binge drinking group during the military service. The reductions in relative weight (%) and % body fat were associated with binge drinking at least once a week (regression coefficient for relative weight -1.39, 95% CI [-2.32; -0.45], P = 0.004, and for % body fat -0.68, 95% CI [-1.35; -0.01], P = 0.049). CONCLUSION: Frequent binge drinking is associated with poorer body composition, lifestyle habits and @entity410 among young @entity1 . Frequent binge drinkers may obtain the greatest benefit of military-service-based exercise intervention, as reflected in the improvements in body composition, lifestyle habits and physical @entity410 . SHORT SUMMARY: Frequent binge drinking is associated with poorer body composition, lifestyle habits and @entity410 among young @entity1 . The greatest benefit of military service comprehending exercise intervention was observed among those with binge drinking once a week at the baseline, with favourable changes in lifestyle factors, body composition and @entity410 .

@entity285 Consumption and Binge Drinking in Young XXXX as Predictors of Body Composition Changes During Military Service.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'men'] @entity285 :: ('D000431', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol', 'Alcohol'] @entity410 :: ('MESH:D012640', 'Disease') :: ['fitness']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['Men']
