What is the maximum body fat percentage for males and females in the 28-39 age group?

What is the maximum body fat percentage for males and females in the 28-39 age group?

• A. Male 22%, Female 32%
• B. Male 26%, Female 36%
• C. Male 24%, Female 34%
• D. Male 23%, Female 33%

Answer: (A)

AR 600-9 sets body fat limits that depend on both age and sex to keep soldiers healthy and ready. For the 28–39 age group, the maximum allowable body fat is 22 percent for males and 32 percent for females. These figures come from the official body composition table and reflect how body composition tends to shift with age, balancing health considerations with performance requirements. Body fat is typically estimated using the tape test (neck and waist for men; neck, waist, and hips for women). If a soldier’s body fat exceeds these limits, they enter corrective actions focused on nutrition and exercise to reduce fat, with potential administrative consequences if goals aren’t met.

AR 600-9 sets body fat limits that depend on both age and sex to keep soldiers healthy and ready. For the 28–39 age group, the maximum allowable body fat is 22 percent for males and 32 percent for females. These figures come from the official body composition table and reflect how body composition tends to shift with age, balancing health considerations with performance requirements. Body fat is typically estimated using the tape test (neck and waist for men; neck, waist, and hips for women). If a soldier’s body fat exceeds these limits, they enter corrective actions focused on nutrition and exercise to reduce fat, with potential administrative consequences if goals aren’t met.