THE ARMY WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM Army Regulation 600–9
Table of Contents Ch. 1: Introduction Ch. 2: Responsibilities   Ch. 3: Proper Weight Control Table List Figure List	Introduction   Summary of Change   Appendixes Glossary
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2. Commanders and supervisors will provide educational and other motivational programs to encourage personnel to attain and maintain proper weight (body fat) standards. Such programs will include—
   
   1. Nutrition education sessions conducted by qualified health care personnel. These sessions are required for all Soldiers enrolled in a weight control program.
      
   2. Exercise programs, even though minimum APFT standards are achieved.
3. Maximum allowable percent body fat standards are shown in table 3–2. However, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense goal, which is 18 percent body fat for males and 26 percent body fat for females.

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