The US And Chinese Military Have The Same Problem — Overweight Recruits

[JQPublic1]

Joining the military takes more than being 18 years old and having a high school diploma.
In the U.S., you need to pass a standardized test, a criminal background check, medical requirements, and meet height and weight standards.

For both the U.S. and China, that last requirement is becoming a problem.
A recent article from the official site of China's People's Liberation Army highlights major woes with army recruitment efforts in Beijing, with many applicants deemed unsuitable due to weight problems, or shortsightedness.

According to the report, 23% failed the eye exam, while 19% were either obese, or underweight. Roughly 60% of college students applying to the PLA failed the physical fitness test.

The US And Chinese Military Have The Same Problem ? Overweight Recruits - Yahoo! Finance

 

[Politico]

Heh heh. Those Big Macs are working exactly as planned.

 

[Moonglow]

we export Big Macs and they export Chinese buffets to undermine troop studliness. Fat people still kill, look at Rosie Odonnel

 

[JQPublic1]

we export Big Macs and they export Chinese buffets to undermine troop studliness. Fat people still kill, look at Rosie Odonnel

What is the fat killer's weapon of choice? 4 big macs with cheese and two 40 0z cherry colas
per meal fed to the intended victim 4 times a day?