The Army utilizes an outdated system to determine if a soldier is overweight by measuring the waist and neck for males and waist, neck, and chest for females. At the time the regulation was drafted, the technology to measure the level of unhealthiness of individuals was not even created. Also, there was no such thing as genetically modified food or the preservatives that are put in our food today. With both things considered, coupled with the Army’s culture now, which promotes a healthier, stronger, and more well-rounded soldier; the Army should consider revisiting its policy governing height and weight. According to Army Regulation (AR) 600-9, “the only authorized method of estimating body fat is the circumference-based tape method”, although …show more content…
BMI is an inexpensive and simple way to determine if someone is in the normal weight range, overweight, or obese. The CDC stated that BMI is correlated with high body fatness and can be used as a screening tool but NOT a diagnostic of health of the individual. The equation to calculate BMI is weight (W) divided by height (H) squared, multiplied by 703 [(W/H2) x 703]. This equation might be inexpensive and simple, but does not consider the variables within a person’s body, such as body composition, belly fat, and hydration status. Methods such as the DXA scan, bioelectrical impedance, underwater weighing, and skinfold caliper testing are a few new ways to compute someone’s BMI. The DXA scan, although extremely accurate, is quite expensive with cost for scanning ranging from $59 to $399. The bioelectrical impedance is based on the fact that electricity flows differently through fat and lead body mass. The bioelectrical impedance machines send a small current through different parts of the body to calculate the body fat percentage. The machines do not measure belly fat and are sensitive to hydration status, which could fluctuate due to exercise. The underwater weighing machines were considered the standard prior to the creation of the DXA scan. It is within 2.7% accuracy of the DXA scan, but cannot be used in mass. The skinfold caliper test, generally the least expensive and widely available, does not measure belly fat and if not administered by a proper tester with the proper calipers, the test could be inaccurate. I believe the best course of action would be suing the bioelectrical impedance test in combination with the skin caliper pinch
This documentary shows great examples of how obesity is a rapidly growing epidemic as important as terrorism, according to Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona. He stated, “Obesity is a terror within us. It destroys our society from within.” If we don’t take responsibility and change our horrible eating patterns we are going to be doomed. One of the main reasons for obesity, other than the lack of a healthy diet, is the modernization of our world.
Obesity is a health problem which is growing very rapidly all over the world. Current health articles such as this one, are emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise, to keep a healthy body weight, and to avoid obesity and its consequences at all costs. It is extremely important to make sure one is maintaining a good body weight in order to avoid other complications later on in life.
Obesity has affected the world in many ways: task forces have been formed to address the issue, people are suffering from health problems due to obesity, and others suffer from psychological and social issues. Nearly two-thirds of the United States population is overweight. There are several ways to determine if a person is obese or overweight. Experts say that a person’s body mass index is the best way to determine an adult’s weight in relation to their height. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 is considered normal, adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight.
The overall aim of this quality improvement is to provide an improved assessment for defining if individuals are truly overweight or obese though utilising BMI measurements alongside BIA measurements. For those individuals who are border lining the outlines of the BMI cut off for assisted reproduction ranges from 29.1 to 30 kg/m2, to identify if the individual is carrying excess body fat or if the individual carry’s extra lean mass or excess bone density. Which in some cases these individuals could be refused treatment due to the assumptions
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The first component of the MUST involves measuring the patient’s height and weight to establish their Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is the’ relationship b...
Obesity is a growing issue across the United States. A study in 2009 showed that 35% of Americans were obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2012). Those within 35% are not the ones only suffering the effects related to obesity. In 1998, the medical costs of obesity were approximately 78.5 billion dollars. That number had risen to 147 billion as of 2006, and half of the costs were paid by Medicare and Medicaid (Finkelstein, Trogdon, Cohen, & Dietz, 2013). Obesity is defined as a weight higher than a healthy weight for a certain height. Obesity is determined by body mass index, which is calculated using height and weight, which is directly tied to the amount of body fat. A total BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese (Center for Disease Control, 2012). Proper Crossfit training promotes overall health and fitness, and could be a solution to the growing issue of obesity.
Just like Oranges and Lemons, and dust, the glass paperweight is a major symbol in 1984, representing a homage to the past, then turning into Mr. Charrington's room, Winston's hope, and Julia's and Winston's lives, but at the end it turns into Winston's smashed dreams. All this helps contribute to plot parts, characters, and the theme. Mr. Charrington, appreciating the paperweight, says, “That wasn't made less than a hundred years ago. More, by the look of it […] It is a beautiful thing” (84). Talking nicely about the glasspaperwight adds to Mr. Charrington's character. He is an old man who loves the past and appreciates it. Mr. Charrington's love of the paperweight adds to Winston's hope that Winston is not alone in loving the past. The paperweight
In today’s operational environments, the U.S. Army is facing a range of problems and mission sets that are arguably more complex than previously encountered. Forces face an array of demands that encompass geo-political, social, cultural, and military factors that interact in unpredictable ways. The inherent complexity of today’s operations has underscored the need for the Army to expand beyond its traditional approach to operational planning. In March 2010 in FM 5-0: The Operations
Obesity is a very common disease in America. An estimated one third or 12.5 million of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Out of this number an estimated four to six percent of children and teens are severely obese. Children are determined to be overweight or obese based on where they are on the body mass index (BMI) growth charts. Children that are in the 85th to 95th percentile are considered to be overweight. Children that are above the 95th percentile are considered obese. Doctors are advised to calculate their patients BMI and weight-to-height ratio at least once a year. If they find that their patient is overweight or obese, they are typically help to create an exercise plan, tell their patient to moderately cut back on calories, and send them to health counseling. The side effects that go along...
Physical fitness is an integral part of the military’s culture, readiness and mission accomplishment. This article discusses that the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. military. The Army is leading the way with Soldiers considered as clinically overweight, followed by the Air force, Navy and the Marines. According from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, a person is clinically overweight or obese if they have a body mass index greater than 25. The Pentagon’s recent undisclosed data that is based on clinically result shows that this issue has broad implications for the health and readiness of today’s force that can lead to stall a career, involuntary separation and even safety hazard to the military mission.
physical efforts. Another important point is that out of shape people has higher probability to get hurt on regular daily activity Physical Readiness Training (PRT). That is because of the lack of training for even the most basic of activities. Therefore, if people do not want to get disappointed when they try to join in the military is important to concern about overweight. The best advice is to know the enlist requirements in advance to adopt healthy eating habits and to keep workout as much as possible This way the candidate will not have problems about weight to join in the U.S. Armed Forces. Unfortunately, height and weight measurements are just one of the requirements. Another problem that has been impeding the youth of today to
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement tool that compares your height to your weight and gives you an indication of whether you are overweight, underweight or at a normal weight for your height.
There are different ways to determine your body composition and the risks that they involve. In this lab, body measurements are taken to find the body percent fat, waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index (BMI), and basal metabolic rate (BMR). Skin folds for the chest, abdomen, and thigh were taken for males, and triceps, iliac crest, and thigh for females. Age, height, and weight for each person were recorded as well as the waist and hip circumference.
According to Mosbey's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary, Body Composition is defined as the relative proportions of protein, fat, water, and mineral components in the body. It varies as a result of differences in body density and degree of obesity. Basically body composition describes the percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in a persons body. The percentages of body fat a person has determines their overall health and fitness when compared to factors like age, weight, and sex. Body composition also contributes to a persons overall appearance. A healthy male should have about12 to 18 percent of fat. Females should have around 14 to 20 percent. Any thing over or under these percentages would be considered unhealthy.The term's weight and fat are usually used in the same context when discussing physical fitness. Under certain circumstances, being overweight doesn't mean that a person is unhealthy. A person could be in good physical shape but considered overweight because they have excess muscle. People with a lot of muscle mass usually have body weight, which is disproportional to their height. Having a high percentage of fat is unhealthy because it can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.It is important to know your body fat percentage because it can help you put together a realistic exercise program with goals that are attainable. A good exercise program incorporates both aerobic exercises, which burn fat and anaerobic exercises, which build muscle. It is healthier to turn fat into muscle instead of just trying to loose weight without thinking about gaining strength. The best way for a person to change his or her body composition is to improve their fitness levels. Fitness has different meanings to different people. Some people define fitness as having a small waistline. Other people may feel that fitness is the ability to bench-press their body weight ten times.