Body Composition in Military or Military Eligible Women.

Abstract

Retention standards for all branches of the military include an assessment of a body Composition based on weight for height measurements (W/H) and a test of aerobic fitness (1-3). Periodic review of W/H is conducted and failure to meet these standards results in an anthropometric assessment of %BF. If the soldier has a higher %BF than allowed, then she undergoes medical review, is assigned to a program of diet and exercise, and is given a set period of time prior to final evaluation. Separation from the armed service results, if the retention standards are not met. A major objective of the present study is to evaluate the existing Army and Navy models for predicting body fat and to develop new models for predicting body fat and lean body mass that adequately accommodate minority and non-minority military women across all ranges of age and body fat.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA346710

Entities

People

  • James A. Hodgdon
  • Joan M. Conway
  • Marta D. Van Loan

Organizations

  • United States Department of Agriculture

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • African Americans
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Composition
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Data Analysis
  • Demography
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Health Services
  • Heavy Water
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Naval Personnel Management