[Source.](https://www.oann.com/newsroom/defense-secretary-hegseth-orders-review-of-relaxed-u-s-military-standards-under-biden-admin/) > U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the Pentagon will be conducting a review of the physical fitness, grooming hygiene, and body composition standards that are currently in place for the military. > Military “body composition” standards, while varying slightly by each branch, generally focuses on maintaining a healthy body fat percentage and weight-for-height ratio for optimal health and performance. > The order from Hegseth comes after the Biden administration lowered restrictions on grooming and hairstyle standards for military personnel, as well as body fat percentage requirements for new recruits.