The National Volunteer Fire Council, with support from the U.S. Fire Administration, recently partnered with the HOPE Health Research Institute to conduct a study on obesity in the fire service. With the growing epidemic of obesity throughout the country and in the fire service itself, this study is designed to be a resource for firefighters and emergency medical service personnel to learn more about the causes of the problem and what they can do to reverse this potentially life-threatening trend.
Addressing the Epidemic of Obesity in the United States Fire Service looks at the impact of obesity, the scope of obesity in the fire service, and why obesity has become an epidemic. The report also highlights innovative trends in nutrition and fitness that firefighters can utilize and presents recommendations for the fire service for combating obesity and increasing fitness.
To access the complete report, please visit:
NVFC: Addressing the Epidemic of Obesity in the United States Fire Service (2011)
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