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The DOfit programme supports military service personnel to be fitter and healthier.<\/p>\n<p>Excess body weight in the Armed Forces impairs physical fitness and increases musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) risk, negatively affecting productivity and self-reported ability to work. Obesity also adversely impacts upon wellbeing and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>The report includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a description of the Defence Health and Wellbeing Adviser (DHWA) training, to upskill health and healthcare staff to deliver the&nbsp;DOfit&nbsp;programme<\/li>\n<li>an overview of the standards and frameworks used to measure outcomes<\/li>\n<li>interviews with service personnel,&nbsp;DHWA&nbsp;practitioners and military leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/healthier-weight-defence-insights-to-tackle-a-national-challenge\">To read more please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This report shares learning from the development of the Defence Occupational Fitness (\u2018DOfit\u2019) programme, offering insights into how the initiative has evolved since the pilot study and planned next steps. The DOfit programme supports military service personnel to be fitter and healthier. 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