Body Composition Basics
What is the definition of body composition?
What is the proportion of fat mass to lean mass in the body?
What does BMI stand for and what does it measure?
What is Body Mass Index, which compares weight to height?
What does BIA stand for, and what does it estimate?
What is Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, which estimates body fat percentage using electrical current?What is Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, which estimates body fat percentage using electrical current?
What is the average healthy body fat percentage for adult males?
What is around 10–20%?
Why is understanding body composition more important than just knowing body weight?
What is because body weight alone doesn’t show how much of the body is fat vs. muscle?
What tool is used to measure skinfold thickness at various body sites?
What is a skinfold caliper?
Which method is considered the “gold standard” for measuring body composition underwater?
What is hydrostatic weighing?
What is the average healthy body fat percentage for adult females?
What is around 18–28%?
What two main components make up body composition?
What is fat mass and fat-free (lean) mass?
Name one limitation of BMI.
What is that it doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat?
What is the DEXA scan primarily used for?
What is measuring bone density and body composition with X-rays?
What can happen if body fat percentage is too low?
What is hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and reduced immune function?