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There were decreases in the normal weight category with an increase in the overweight and obesity rate.
This indicates a need for targeted interventions to address weight management in military personnel.
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There were decreases in the normal with an increase in the overweight and obesity rate.
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Source
Implementation of a Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline in an Ambulatory Care Setting
Connie L. Winik et al. · Military Medicine · 2017
DOI 10.1093/milmed/usx022
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