Definitions
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What does storage fat do?
Insulates the body to retain heat, located in adipose tissue.
How do you find metric units of BMI?
metric units of BMI= kg/height(m)2
What is "Healthy weight"?
Appropriate amount of fat and fat-free tissues.
What is one of the effects of being underweight?
Loss of muscle mass.
What is the recommended essential fat percentage for men and women?
What is BMI?
Ratio of body weight divided by height.
What is essential fats used for?
Necessary for body functioning, located in nerves and cell membrane.
What BMI is considered underweight?
18.5 and under.
What is the Android pattern of obesity?
Fat is stored in the upper body and waist.
What is bioelectrical impedance analysis?
Low-level electrical current is passed through the body between electrodes or sensors.
How do you determine ideal weight?
total body weight-%of fat weight=fat-free weight %
optimal weight= fat-free weight/ (1-optimal % fat)
What is the Gynoid Pattern of obesity?
Takes a low-radiation X-ray scan to obtain estimates of body fat percentage.
What are the current obesity estimates in the U.S. for adults and children?
34% adults and 17% children.