Weight Loss Outcomes Associated With the Use of the Army H.E.A.L.T.H. Weight Management Program in Overweight Military Service Members and Veterans

• Web-based/mobile technology provided weight loss/body composition improvements.
• There was a reduction in weight, body mass index, and body fat percent using Army H.E.A.L.T.H. program.
• Interactive weight management technology has a place in the outpatient care setting.
• Nurse practitioners are well positioned to use technology apps for obesity treatment.

The purpose of this study was to provide a weight management intervention using the Army Healthy Eating Activity Lifestyle Training Headquarters (H.E.A.L.T.H.) program and determine its impact on weight loss in 32 overweight military members and veterans. Results show that individuals who participated in the Army H.E.A.L.T.H. project did lose weight (average weight loss 3.25 lbs., 95% confidence interval -1.09 to 7.59 lbs.). Body fat percent decreased by an average of 1.23% (95% confidence interval 0.10 to 2.36, p = .034). Weight management intervention using this web-based/mobile technology proved effective in producing modest weight loss.