What is the proper basis for calculating body fat in the ABCP after the tape measurements are taken?

• A. Circumference measurements are used and then a calculation is performed.
• B. A skinfold test is used instead of circumference.
• C. Circumference measurements are used with neck and waist for men, and neck, waist, and hips for women, followed by calculation.
• D. No calculation is performed; the result is based on a visual assessment.

Answer: (C)

Circumference measurements form the basis for estimating body fat in the ABCP. After you’ve taken the neck and waist measurements for men (and add hips for women), those numbers are entered into the standard Army body fat calculation to determine the percent body fat. This field-friendly approach relies on the relationship between body measurements and fat distribution, providing a standardized estimate without relying on visual judgment. Visual assessment isn’t used, and skinfold testing isn’t the method employed for calculating body fat in this program. So the essential idea is to use the specified circumferences and then perform the calculation to obtain the body fat percentage.