Every year, the US military spends 1,1 billion dollars on the treatment of military personnel suffering from obesity.
“Obesity has become a national problem that threatens the security of the country,” said Pentagon spokesman D. Woodson (ITAR-TASS information). It turns out that the American command is experiencing difficulties with the selection of soldiers "standard" build.
In the near future it is planned to transfer the American armed forces to a healthy diet. Soldiers will receive more vegetables, fruits, bran bread. Fats and smoked products will be limited.
Firms supplying food for 1100 military canteens are now encouraged to focus on delivering “healthy” supplies. The price of annual Pentagon contracts with suppliers exceeds 4,6 billion dollars.
The fight against army obesity will be led by the first lady, Michelle Obama. According to her, going to healthy food, the military will set a good example to the American people.
By the way, over 25% of US citizens aged from 17 to 24 years are not fit for military service due to overweight.
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