Science behind policy: implementing a modern circumference-based body fat equation with a physical fitness threshold is associated with lower musculoskeletal injury risk
Authors' conclusion
A single-site BF equation (%BFTM) maintained similar accuracy across the Soldier population by sex, age, and R/E. Implementing a PF score threshold in lieu of passing Army BF standards was associated with lower MSKI risk.
Study context
- Population
- Active-duty Soldiers representing Army demographics by sex, race/ethnicity and age643 F
- Participants
- 1,904 participants
- Comparison
- Expedient %body fat (BF) methods vs DXA; BF and physical fitness (PF) vs musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) risk
- Outcome
- Accuracy of estimated %BF vs %BFDXA
Performance
As reported in the abstract
Mean difference (M; F)
4.38; 4.59
%BFTM
Mean difference (M; F)
5.88; 4.39
%BFHE
Further findings
MSKI with failing BF standards
- OR of MSKI if failed BF standards
- 1.32
MSKI risk with Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) total score ≥ 540 vs lower score · following 12 months
- Lower MSKI risk with ACFT ≥ 540
- 31% (95% CI: 0.52, 0.92)
Original publication
Science behind policy: implementing a modern circumference-based body fat equation with a physical fitness threshold is associated with lower musculoskeletal injury risk. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 27 February 2025. doi:10.
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