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A U.S. Marine participates in a body composition assessment on Aug. 22, 2022 via bioelectrical impedance analysis scan at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Marine Corps recently changed body composition standards as a result of a year-long study conducted by the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. The study evaluated current body composition assessment methods to ensure service standards optimize health, performance, and fitness. Beginning January 1, 2023, Marine Corps units will utilize more accurate and unbiased method of body composition assessment prior to enrolling Marines in the body composition program. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)
220822-M-KK207-0030.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. George Nudo

Apr 15, 2024
Quantico, Virginia - A U.S. Marine participates in a body composition assessment on Aug. 22, 2022 via bioelectrical impedance analysis scan at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Marine Corps recently changed body composition standards as a result of a year-long study conducted by the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. The study evaluated current body composition assessment methods to ensure service standards optimize health, performance, and fitness. Beginning January 1, 2023, Marine Corps units will utilize more accurate and unbiased method of body composition assessment prior to enrolling Marines in the body composition program. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)


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