Healthcare /NCO Board AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program Part 5
NCO Board AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program Part 5
This deck covers key questions and answers from Appendix B of AR 600-9, focusing on the Army Body Composition Program and the procedures for measuring body fat.
App B-1 | Where is the weight for height table listed in Appendix B?
in table B-1
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App B-1 | Where is the weight for height table listed in Appendix B?
in table B-1
App B-1 | Where is body fat standards listed in Appendix B?
in table B-2
App B-1 What must Unit commanders require of those personnel that are trained to perform measurements and before official body fat determinations are made?
Commanders must ensure that designated personnel have read the instructions regarding technique and location and obtained adequate practice before off...
App B-1 | What must the individual taking the measurements have a thorough understanding of?
The individual taking the measurements must have a thorough understanding of the appropriate body landmarks and measurement techniques
App B-1 | What could happen if untrained personnel are allowed to take the measurements?
they can give erroneous results if proper technique is not followed
App B-1 What will the individuals taking the measurements be designated as?
unit fitness trainers, certified master fitness trainers, and/or trained in body circumference methodology
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
App B-1 | Where is the weight for height table listed in Appendix B? | in table B-1 |
App B-1 | Where is body fat standards listed in Appendix B? | in table B-2 |
App B-1 What must Unit commanders require of those personnel that are trained to perform measurements and before official body fat determinations are made? | Commanders must ensure that designated personnel have read the instructions regarding technique and location and obtained adequate practice before official body fat determinations are made |
App B-1 | What must the individual taking the measurements have a thorough understanding of? | The individual taking the measurements must have a thorough understanding of the appropriate body landmarks and measurement techniques |
App B-1 | What could happen if untrained personnel are allowed to take the measurements? | they can give erroneous results if proper technique is not followed |
App B-1 What will the individuals taking the measurements be designated as? | unit fitness trainers, certified master fitness trainers, and/or trained in body circumference methodology |
App B-1 | How many people are required to take measurements? | Two members of the unit will be utilized in the taking of measurements; one to place the tape measure and determine measurements and the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet |
App B-1 | What happens if a trained individual of the same gender is not available to conduct the measurements? | a female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will be present when a female measures a male |
App B-1 | How many measurements must be taken? | Take all circumference measurements sequentially three times and record them to the nearest half inch |
App B-1 | How should you record measurements? | to the nearest half inch |
App B-1 | What happens if any one of the three closest measurements differs by more than 1 inch from the other two? | take an additional measurement and compute a mathematical average of the three measurements with the least difference to the nearest half inch and record this value |
App B-1 | What must Soldiers wear when being measured? | Soldiers will be measured for body fat in stocking feet and standard Army physical fitness uniform trunks and T-shirt |
App B-1 | Can Soldiers wear Undergarments that may serve to bind the abdomen, hip, or thigh areas? | No; they are not authorized for wear when a Soldier is being measured for body fat composition |
App B-1 | Can the tape compress the underlying soft tissues during circumference measurements? | No; It will not compress the underlying soft tissues |
App B-1 | What must the tape measure be made of? | nonstretchable material, preferably fiberglass |
App B-1 | Can cloth or metal tapes be used? | cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable |
App B-1 | Why are cloth tapes unacceptable? | Cloth measuring tapes will stretch with usage |
App B-1 | Why are steel tapes unacceptable? | most steel tapes do not conform to body surfaces |
App B-1 | How are measuring tapes calibrated? | compared with a yardstick or a metal ruler to ensure validity; by aligning the fiberglass tape measure with the quarter-inch markings on the ruler |
App B-1 | How wide will the tape measure be? | one-quarter to one-half inch wide |