Body Composition Key Terms
This type of fat is located in nerves and cell membranes, and is necessary for body functioning.
What is essential fat?
The abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
What is overweight and obesity?
Fat stored in the waist, hips, and thighs characterizes this type of obesity.
What is Gynoid obesity?
What is storage fat?
The recommended body fat percentage range for young adults (men).
What is 12-15%?
This pattern is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes.
What is Android obesity?
Although essential for both men and women, this type of fat makes up around 12% of body composition in women but only 3% in men.
A person with a BMI of 37 falls into this category.
What is Class 2?
According to the NIH, obesity directly contributes to this % (range) of deaths in the US annually.
What is 15-20%?