Military Health Behaviors: Promotion of Healthy Weight and Fitness in Career Personnel
Abstract
The specific aims of this research project are: 1) development of the Military Soldier Fitness Database a computer-based data collection system that can be used to record and track the results of the Army Physical Fitness tests and measurements of body weight/fatness across time 2) development of an environmental/Internet-based intervention to promote healthy weight through proper nutrition and physical fitness 3) test of the efficacy of and consumer satisfaction with the environmental/Internet-based intervention in a single population i.e. Soldiers at Fort Bragg NC. These aims fit into a three phase project completion plan. The research team from Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) has completed phases 1 and 2 of this three phase project. In Phase 1 the PBRC team studied the unique needs of the military as they pertain to the primary aims. Guided by the Executive Committee a prototype for the computerized database was established and the architectural design of the Internet-based intervention was developed. In Phase 2 PBRC personnel developed refined and pilot-tested the MSFD and the Internet-based program. Phase 3 which includes a controlled evaluation of the environmental/Internet-based intervention is currently in progress. The environmental/Internet-based program was implemented in July 2006 and data are being collected via the Internet-based program. The primary endpoints of the Intervention will be to determine consumer satisfaction with the program and the amount of Internet activity on the website.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA470274
Entities
People
- Donald A. Williamson
- Donna H. Ryan
- Gaston P. Bathalon
- H. R. Allen
- Lolita M. Burrell
- Lori Sigrist
- Tiffany M. Stewart
Organizations
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center