The dark reality behind military fitness standards includes a silent epidemic of eating disorders among service members.
Extreme measures to meet military standards risk service members' health and careers.pervades every branch of the military, where the idealized image of a lean, muscular physique reigns supreme. This narrow standard not only marginalizes those who don't fit the mold but also exacts a heavy toll on their mental and physical well-being.
Tape tests have their own problems. Despite efforts to eliminate inaccuracies in body-fat measurement methods, disagreement persists among military branches on where to measure a service member's waist during the tape test, reflecting a lack of standardized assessment protocols. Similarly, tape tests overlook diverse body types and biological differences between individuals
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