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Retired Military Leaders Say This Generation Is "Too Fat To Fight" -- CBS
(CBS News) Is obesity America's greatest threat to national security?
A group of retired military leaders seem to think so, given 27 percent of 17 to 24-year-olds in the United States are too fat to serve in the military. That's 9 million potential recruits.
In their new report dubbed "Too Fat to Fight," the nonpartisan group of 100 retired generals and admirals known as Mission: Readiness calls on the U.S. government to reduce the amount of junk foods available at schools in favor of healthier options.
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More News On US Military Concerns Over Childhood Obesity
Military leaders: We're still too fat to fight -- CNN
Retired military chiefs: Obesity levels mean US is 'too fat to fight' -- The Hill
Childhood obesity becomes a military matter -- Washington Post
Retired Military Leaders: Junk Food a U.S. Security Threat -- RIA Novsoti
Military leaders battle junk food -- USA Today
Retired Generals Fear That Kids Are Too Fat for War -- Danger Room
Too fat to fight: Is childhood obesity a national security threat? -- Lisa Suhay, Christian Science Monitor
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