HR1977-119

1. Studies and reports relating to obesity in the military The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall take such actions as the Director considers appropriate to improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports. The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on— the contribution of obesity to in-service injuries and medical discharges; and annual costs to the Armed Forces associated with obesity-related in-service injuries and medical discharges. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on how the Department of Defense can transform the food procurement processes of the Department to procure healthier food that promotes better health outcomes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on issues relating to access to healthy foods for families of members of the Armed Forces. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the impact on national security readiness of the rising levels of obesity among active-duty members of the Armed Forces. In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.