Should Soldiers Be Limited on What They Eat?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:06:20 -0500

I got into a heated discussion a few weeks back with a 1LT, regarding food. His idea, is that Soldiers should be limited on what food is available to them, at the DFAC, shoppette and food service establishments on post and deployments. This thought process is spawned by the prevalence of Soldiers that do not meet the standards set forth in AR 600-9, Army Body Composition Program. However, said 1LT has to be taped each month.

So, what do you think? Should Soldiers be restricted of their ability to choose what they can and cannot consume?

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 23 at 2015 9:17 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:17:13 -0500

Soldiers that do not meet the requirement set forth in AR 600-9 need to see a dietitian an placed on a diet and exercise program until the standard is met. To limit every Soldiers dining options is not looking out for them and they will rebel in my honest opinion. If a compliant Solider wants a Double Whopper with Cheese, Large fry, and large Coke then let him.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2015 9:20 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:20:44 -0500

Policing food intake?

Over my weight and taped body!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2015 9:23 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:23:37 -0500

First hand account....When a soldier is over weight and brings you a profile and it says he has a thyroid problem....Do NOT tell them to stop eating thyroid!

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2015 1:38 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:38:56 -0500

All producers of food and food products are required by law to post the nutritional information and ingredients on their products.

The DFAC is required to post recommendations on food served in the facility i.e. Red - eat rarely, Amber - eat occasionally, Green - eat often.

AR 600-9 is very clear on the standard expected of all Soldiers. You can't babysit them 24 hours a day, all the information is out there and it is an individuals responsibility to ensure they meet the standard.