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Trainee diet plans as more fat Americans turned away from army

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Published Date: 13 January 2009
The US Army has had to turn away so many overweight applicants that its top recruiter is considering starting a programme to transform chubby trainees.
General Thomas Bostick, head of the Army Recruiting Command, said he wants to see a formal diet and fitness regimen introduced.

He said obesity looms as "a bigger challenge for us in the years ahead" than any other problem that keeps young people from entering the military.





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  • Last Updated: 13 January 2009 11:26 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Obesity
 
1

ikonoclast,

13/01/2009 15:15:41
All those Vietnam War draft dodgers who exiled themselves to Canada to avoid military service must be kicking themselves.

All they needed to do was stay home and stuff themselves with junk food.
2

Cappo Del Monte,

13/01/2009 15:50:43
So would that be like

Porkers on Parade?

Or Podgies on Parade?
3

A Clamper,

Edinburgh 13/01/2009 16:03:42
Never thought I would be singing the praises of McDonalds. Keep on eatin' y'all. Have a nice day.
4

darthpaul,

13/01/2009 20:12:51
all american soldiers are total fatties! thats why they have to shoot and blow up everything in sight cos theyre too fat to chase anything!

american forces are the laughing stock of the world anyway, why not let the faties in, and besides i thought basic training was for that?
and what about private pyle? he was a fatso!
5

drahcir,

pittsburgh, pa, usa 14/01/2009 03:34:34
it's not that they can't use them, they can't afford to feed them !!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWyQOh64Qy8&feature=channel_page

goldieshouse.piczo.com

 

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