weight control Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9
The individual soldier
What is meant by the term overweight?
A soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600-9
What are the primary objectives of the Army Wight Control Program
Ensure all personnel are able to meet the physical demands of their duties
Present a trim military appearance
Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight including soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight control program
Non promotable to the extent that non promotion is permitted by law
Will not be assigned to command command sergeant major or first sergeant positions
Are not authorized to attend professional military schools
Can a soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award
Overweight cannot
APFT can
When is a determination of body fat percentage required to be made on personnel
When their body fat exceeds he screening table weight
When the unit commander determines the soldiers body fat is excessive
What are the three reasons why the army is so concerned with body fat
Indicates lack of personal discipline
Detracts from military appearance
May indicate a poor state of health physical fitness or stamina
When does enrollment into the weight control program begin?
On the day he soldier is informed by the unit commander
Tape measures used for taping hound be made of what material
Non stretchable material. Preferably fiberglass. Cloth or steel is unacceptable
How often should soldiers in the weight control program weigh in?
Monthly to measure progress
What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers on the weight on troll program
3-8 pounds per month
What regulation Covers the army weight on troll program
AR600-9
Screen table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?
1/2 pound or half inch
What three things must happen if a soldier is determined to be overweight
Flagged by the commander
Entered into the weight control program
Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel and assistance in behavior modification as needed
How often should soldiers be weighed
A soldier should be weighed when they take they APFT every 6 months
Define tape test
The method of determining the percent of body fat on a soldier
What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers
Male abdomen and neck
Female neck waist and hip
How many times are each measurement required to be made
Three times. Each measurement will be within a half inch of the others
How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers
Two. One to place the measure and determine the measurements the other to assure proper placement and tension of tape as well as record the measurement on a worksheet
If circumstance prevents the soldier from being weighed immediately after the APFT when can they be weighed?
Within 30 days of the APFT
Is it a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders contain what statement in regards to weight control
You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition able to pass the Army physical Fitness Test and meet weight standards
In regards to percent body fat all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent DoD wide goal of what
Males 18%
Female 26%
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
Height and age tables separated by male and female
