Thursday, August 30, 2012

In the South African military, "the fight against obesity is now official"

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-08-30-army-tells-obese-soldiers-to-shape-up


Army tells obese soldiers to shape up


Nearly 10% of SA's 60 000 soldiers are overweight or obese, according to the findings of a report being circulated among all army personnel.



"Beeld reported on Thursday that percentages in the provisional report were based on information gathered by the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) between April 2011 and March 2012.

Soldiers are being warned that they face potentially life-threatening lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular issues if they don't slim down.

In addition, "the army can simply not be battle-ready with overweight soldiers. Everyone has to know that the fight against obesity is now official," the report states.

The soldiers are being encouraged to visit dieticians and establish a healthy eating plan and lifestyle."


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