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Summary
Youth who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for an array of health problems. Data regarding age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) of military dependents receiving care at an Army medical center were gathered, and BMI of military dependents and a national sample of youth were compared. Military youth are less likely to be overweight (85th- 95th percentile) or obese (≥ 95th percentile) than their civilian counterparts.
Citation
Choi, Y. S., Berry-Caban, C., Stratman, R., Fleming, J. H. (2012). Prevalence of High Body Mass Index Among Children and Adolescents at a US Military Treatment Facility, 2008-2009. Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy, 9, E166. doi:10.5888/pcd9.120051