Weight Control

Question 1

How many times is each measurement required to be made?

Answer 1

Three times (Each sequential measurement will be within 1/2 inch of the next or previous measurement.)

Question 2

What regulation covers the Army Weight Control Program?

Answer 2

AR 600-9

Question 3

To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements prescribed in AR 600-9, weight-screening tables are used. The screening weight is based on what two considerations?

Answer 3

Height and age with separate tables for males and females

Question 4

What is the required weight loss goal for Soldiers on the Army Weight Control Program?

Answer 4

The required weight loss goal of 3 to 8 pounds per month is considered a safely attainable goal to enable soldiers to lose excess body fat and meet the body fat standards

Question 5

In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense-wide goal of what?

Answer 5

Males - 18% Females - 26%

Question 6

What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?

Answer 6

1. Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel, and assistance in behavioral modification, as appropriate, to help them attain the requirements of the Army. 2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders 3. Flagged by the Commander under the provisions of AR 600-8-22

Question 7

If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?

Answer 7

If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers during the APFT, they should be weighed within 30days of the APFT.

Question 8

How often should soldiers be weighed?

Answer 8

A soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months

Question 9

What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?

Answer 9

Male- Abdomen and Neck Female- Neck, Waist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock)