Assessing fitness and nutrition programs in the Marine Corps: a qualitative analysis of perceptions of effectiveness
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Authors
Taibi, Paula D.
Wallace, Leigh E.
Subjects
USMC
Marine Corps
weight issues
overweight
weight loss
obesity
nutrition
fitness
education
retention
athletes
Marine Corps
weight issues
overweight
weight loss
obesity
nutrition
fitness
education
retention
athletes
Advisors
King, Cynthia L.
Date of Issue
2009-12
Date
December 2009
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
America is facing an overweight epidemic, and the Marine Corps is not immune to this problem. The percentage of overweight Marines doubled between January 2003 and December 2008. The objective of this research was to assess the current Marine Corps physical fitness and nutrition programs and their effectiveness as perceived by Marines. The authors conducted surveys and interviews to gain insight on how Marines felt the Marine Corps remedial programs (BCP, RCP, and MAP) and the Semper Fit program supported them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Thesis
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Format
xx, 125 p. : col. ill.
28 cm.
28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.