Definitons
Body composition
The relative amounts of fat and fat-free tissues in the body.
What percentage of adults does obesity affect?
34%
California is the most obese state
False
Obesity
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
What percent of children and adolescents does obesity affect?
17%
Obesity has implications on one's health such as cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and kidney disease.
True
What does DXA stand for?
Dual-energy x-ray absortiontiometry
What country is considered the most obese?
United States
Obesity always results in pregnancy complications
False
Storage fat is located in nerves and cell membranes
False, essential fat is stored in nerves and cell membranes