Other Exams & Certifications /The Army Study Guide AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program (Formerly Army Weight Control) Part 6
The Army Study Guide AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program (Formerly Army Weight Control) Part 6
This deck covers key concepts from the Army Study Guide AR 600-9, focusing on body composition standards, measurement procedures, and unsafe weight loss strategies.
App B-2 When measuring height to use the weight for height screening table how do you round the height?
1. If the height fraction is less than half an inch, round down to the nearest whole number in inches 2. If the height fraction is half an inch or greater, round up to the next highest whole number in inches
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App B-2 When measuring height to use the weight for height screening table how do you round the height?
1. If the height fraction is less than half an inch, round down to the nearest whole number in inches 2. If the height fraction is half an inch or gre...
App B-2 How often will Scales used for weight measurement be calibrated?
Annually
App B-2 How is weight rounded?
1. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is less than one-half pound, round down to the nearest pound 2. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is one ...
App B-2 How much weight will be accounted for clothing?
No weight will be deducted to account for clothing
App B-2 What table displays authorized body fat percentage by age?
Table B-2
App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age group: 17–20?
Male (% body fat): 20% and Female (% body fat): 30%
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
App B-2 When measuring height to use the weight for height screening table how do you round the height? | 1. If the height fraction is less than half an inch, round down to the nearest whole number in inches 2. If the height fraction is half an inch or greater, round up to the next highest whole number in inches |
App B-2 How often will Scales used for weight measurement be calibrated? | Annually |
App B-2 How is weight rounded? | 1. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is less than one-half pound, round down to the nearest pound 2. If the weight fraction of the Soldier is one half-pound or greater, round up to the next whole pound |
App B-2 How much weight will be accounted for clothing? | No weight will be deducted to account for clothing |
App B-2 What table displays authorized body fat percentage by age? | Table B-2 |
App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age group: 17–20? | Male (% body fat): 20% and Female (% body fat): 30% |
App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age group: 21–27? | Male (% body fat): 22% and Female (% body fat): 32% |
App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age group: 28–39? | Male (% body fat): 24% and Female (% body fat): 34% |
App B-2 What is the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards for Age group: 40 and older? | Male (% body fat): 26% and Female (% body fat): 36% |
App B-4 Where are the sites to measure a male? | the neck and the abdomen |
App B-4 Where are the sites to measure a female? | neck, waist (abdomen), and hip measurements |
App B-5 Where on the neck should a male and female be measured? | measure the neck circumference at a point just below the larynx |
App B-4 Where should a male be measured on the abdomen? | At the naval or belly button |
App B-5 Where on the waist should a female be measured? | at the minimal abdominal circumference |
App B-5 Where are the hips on a female measured? | over the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles |
App C-4 What are some Unsafe weight loss strategies that Soldiers are using and Leaders need to be aware of? | 1. Fasting or starvation 2. Water loss or forced dehydration 3. Abuse of diuretics and/or laxatives 4. Vomiting and/or purging 5. Use of diet or weight loss pills |
App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Fasting or starvation? | Crash dieting, fasting, or starvation reduces weight, but also slows down the body’s metabolism and forces the body to utilize lean muscle or organs for energy. Prolonged fasting can lead to decrease in muscle endurance and loss of strength and power |
App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Water loss or forced dehydration? | Since the body is 75 percent water, this is the easiest way to lose weight. Most common practices to lose water weight include fluid restriction, exercising in hot and humid conditions, and the use of saunas, “sauna suits,” or diuretics. Risks of dehydration include irritability, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, organ failure, and death |
App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Abuse of diuretics and/or laxatives? | Used to reduce further the body of excess “weight.” This method combines all the risks of dehydration and starvation by depriving the body of fluids and nutrition. |
App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Vomiting and/or purging? | May lead to dehydration and can be self-induced or with emetics (laxatives) that stimulate the response. This method combines all the risk of dehydration and starvation by depriving the body of fluids and nutrition |
App C-4 Explain the Unsafe weight loss strategy of Use of diet or weight loss pills? | These weight loss aids may contain chemicals that act like drugs. Many of these supplements can be lethal, especially when taken before heightened physical activity |