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Revisiting the United States Army body composition standards: a receiver operating characteristic analysis.

Russell NelsonJohnathan CheathamDympna GallagherKevin BigelmanDiana M Thomas
Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2018)
The ABCP percent body fat thresholds yield BMI thresholds that are below the United States Army BMI standards, especially in females which suggests the ABCP percent body fat standards may be too restrictive. The United States Army percent body fat standards could instead be matched to existing national health guidelines.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • body mass index
  • resistance training
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • high intensity