1. A 48-year-old ex-Army infantryman (height 1.91 m) presented with the problem of
increasing weight over the previous 8 years since leaving the Army. At the time of his retirement
from active service, he had weighed 95 kg but at presentation weighed 193 kg. His current
occupation was that of truck driver. He denied any change in food intake since leaving the Army,
but admitted to taking little or no exercise. Clinical obesity is now clearly defined in terms of height
and weight through the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated as the weight in kilograms
divided by the (height in meters)?. BMI 25-30 kg/m’is classified as overweight or grade I obesity,
BMI >30 kg/m² is clinical or grade II obesity, and BMI >40 kg/m² is classified as morbid or grade
III obesity. Calculate his BMI and suggest a type of diet and a life-style for this patient.
2. Give two examples of remulator on me for hihilindon are antagonists.
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The physical characteristics of the U.S. fighting soldier have long proved to be a significant factor in the maintenance of a strong military force. Through-out history it has been demonstrated that the stronger, more fit, mentally sound soldier is better able to perform his or her assigned duties at optimal levels of proficiency. This proficiency has been measured in various ways, by quality of work, productivity, promotion success, and test scores. It may also have been measured, at times simply by survival (Wheeler, 1965). Measurable attributes affecting performance include physical characteristics, medical and mental illness, behaviors of risk, intelligence level (Altus, 1949), athletic ability, and endurance (Gould, 1979)” (Johnson, 1997).
This chapter provides a brief background on the relationship of body fat and fitness and the current policies of each branch of the military with respect to weight and body composition standards and weight-management programs.