Development of the DoD Body Composition Estimation Equations (original) (raw)

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. At a DoD meeting on 21 May 1998, results of a review by the Committee on Body Composition, Nutrition and Health, Military Nutrition Committee, Institute of Medicine were presented. It was recommended that a tiered body fat content standard be adopted. A weightfor-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. Men with body fat content values less than 20% body weight and women with values less than 30% body weight would be considered within standards. Men with values greater than 20% fat, but less than or equal to 26% fat, would be in a "cautionary zone" and acceptability of their body fat content would depend on performance on the Service's physical fitness test. For women, the cautionary zone values would be 30 to 36% fat.

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