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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct several comprehensive studies and produce reports related to obesity in the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires the Director of the Defense Health Agency to improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports. The Secretary of Defense must conduct and submit reports on four key areas within one year of the bill's enactment: (1) the contribution of obesity to in-service injuries and medical discharges, including associated annual costs; (2) potential transformations to food procurement processes to procure healthier food that promotes better health outcomes; (3) issues related to access to healthy foods for military families; and (4) the impact of rising obesity levels among active-duty members on national security readiness. Each study aims to provide detailed insights into how obesity affects military personnel, military operations, and overall national security, with the ultimate goal of understanding and potentially mitigating obesity-related challenges within the Armed Forces. The reports will be submitted to the congressional defense committees, which are defined as specific congressional groups responsible for overseeing defense-related matters.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1977/all-info