Effects of Modified Food Service Practices in Military Dining Facilities on Ad Libitum Nutritional Intake of US Army Soldiers

Published: Oct. 12, 2017, noon

Authors: MAJ Aaron P. Crombie, PhD, RD; LTC; LesLee K. Funderburk, PhD, RD; Tracey J. Smith, PhD, RD; Susan M. McGraw; Leila A. Walker, MS; Catherine M. Champagne, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA; H. Raymond Allen, PhD; Lee M. Margolis, MS, RD; Holly L. McClung, MS, RD; Andrew J. Young, PhD. Interview: Researchers discuss a new study conducted by the US Army and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center that shows the effectiveness of waging war against the obesity epidemic in military cafeterias by making small, but effective changes to promote healthy eating and food selection. Their results can be easily applied to civilian settings. DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.005.