Which statement about the abdomen circumference is true?

Which statement about the abdomen circumference is true?

• A. The abdomen circumference is used for female soldiers
• B. The abdomen circumference is used for male soldiers
• C. The abdomen circumference is not used
• D. The abdomen circumference is used for both male and female soldiers

Answer: (D)

Abdomen (waist) circumference is used to estimate body fat for both male and female soldiers. In the Army’s body composition assessment, the waist measurement serves as a key data point and is combined with other measurements (men use neck; women use neck and hip) to calculate body fat percentage. Because this measurement applies to all soldiers, the statement that it’s used for both genders is true.

Abdomen (waist) circumference is used to estimate body fat for both male and female soldiers. In the Army’s body composition assessment, the waist measurement serves as a key data point and is combined with other measurements (men use neck; women use neck and hip) to calculate body fat percentage. Because this measurement applies to all soldiers, the statement that it’s used for both genders is true.