The percentage of young adults able to join the military without a waiver continues to decline, and it's a problem that is likely not going away.
In a span of two years, the number of overweight and obese U.S. troops grew, prompting concerns about the nation’s military readiness.
The overall number of troops with obesity grew from 18% to 23% from 2019 to 2021, the researchers noted. For a person with a 5-foot-9 height, 125-168 pounds is considered healthy. Those weighing 169-202 pounds are considered overweight, with obesity starting at 203 pounds.The new data comes months after the American Security Project released a reportlate last year indicating that military readiness is declining in large part due to obesity. The report also noted the pandemic played a role in reducing the military’s readiness and increasing waistlines.
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