Pattern of Obesity
What is android pattern of obesity?
Android obesity is when fat is stored in the upper body around the waist.
Can be underweight cause heart problems?
Being underweight can cause heart problems.
What laboratory test measure body fat percentage?
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
Is android or gynoid pattern of obesity most common in woman?
Gynoid pattern of obesity is most common in woman.
What type of muscle tissue contains a large amount of water?
Lean tissue contains more water.
What can help improve body composition percentage?
Nutrition, exercise
TRUE OR FALSE: Being underweight can cause menstrual abnormalities.
TRUE
What does the skinfold test assess?
% of body fat
What are the four components of body composition?
The four components of body composition are fats, minerals, water, and protein.