06 May 2019 --- The ketogenic diet (keto) is the optimal way to combat obesity in the military and promote soldiers’ fitness levels, according to a new study from Ohio State University (OSU), US. The research found that participants who followed a ketogenic diet for three months lost five percent of their body fat, 44 percent of which was visceral fat, and demonstrated a 48 percent improvement in insulin sensitivity, a diabetes risk marker. As a result, the researchers note that more keto-friendly food options should be offered in the military to support keto diets.