Development of the DoD Body Composition Estimation Equations.

Abstract

This report summarizes the research findings that led to the policy decisions for development of the body fat content screening procedures and equations that are currently under consideration for inclusion in the Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction (DoDI) 1308.3, Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs. After reviewing research results, a DoD ad hoc working group recommended that a tiered body fat content standard be adopted. A weight-for-height screen would be adopted based on the recommendations of the Healthy People 2000 Committee: Healthy weights are represented by body mass index (BMI) values between 19 and 25, irrespective of gender. Service members exceeding the weight-for-height standards would have their body fat content determined using equations currently in use by the Navy and Air Force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370158

Entities

People

  • James A. Hodgdon
  • Karl E. Friedl

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Body Composition
  • Body Regions
  • Body Water
  • Body Weight
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Equations
  • Health
  • Marine Corps
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Fitness
  • Standards
  • United States Government

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