Body Composition Basics
What does body composition mean?
It’s the relative amount of fat and fat free tissue in the body.
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index.
What is a healthy body fat range for men?
Around 8–19%.
What are the two types of fat in our bodies?
Essential fat and storage fat.
What does BMI show?
If your weight is healthy for your height.
What is a healthy body fat range for women?
Around 21–32%.
Why do we need some body fat?
It helps the body work right and keeps us warm.
What test uses skin pinches to check body fat?
The skinfold test.
Name one problem caused by too much body fat.
Heart disease or diabetes.