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BODY FAT CONTENT WORKSHEET (Female)
For use of this form, see AR 600-9; the proponent agency is DCS, G-1.
NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
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NOTE:
½"=.50
AGE
HEIGHT (to nearest 0.50 inch)
WEIGHT (to nearest pound)
AVERAGE
STEP
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
(to nearest 0.50 in.)
1. Measure neck just below level of larynx (Adam's apple).
Round up to nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat three times,
then average to the nearest 0.50 inch.
2. Measure waist (abdomen) at the point of minimal
abdominal circumference. Round down to nearest
0.50 inch. Repeat three times, then average to the
nearest 0.50 inch.
3. Measure hips at point where the gluteus muscles
(buttocks) protrude backward the most. Round down
to nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat three times, then average
to the nearest 0.50 inch.
REMARKS
4. CALCULATIONS
A. Enter average waist circumference
B. Enter average hip circumference
C. TOTAL (4A + 4B)
D. Enter average neck circumference
E. Enter circumference value
(4C - 4D)
F. Enter height in inches to the
nearest 0.50 inch.
G. Find the Soldier's circumference
value (line 4E) and height (line 4F) in
Figure B-2 (Percent Fat Estimation for
Women). Enter the body fat value that
intercepts with the circumference value
and height. This is the Soldier's
Percent Body Fat.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Is not in compliance with the standards.
Individual is in compliance with Army standards.
Recommended monthly weight loss is 3-8 lbs or 1% body fat.
APPROVED BY SUPERVISOR
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DATE(YYYYMMDD)
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DATE (YYYYMMDD)
PREPARED BY (Signature)
(Printed Name and Signature)
DA FORM 5501, MAY 2013
PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
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