Body Composition
What is the relative amounts of fat and fat-free tissues in the body
BMI meaning
Body Mass Index
Android pattern of obesity more common in ____
What is men?
% of obesity contribution of deaths in the US
What is 15-20%?
Location of essential fat
What is in the nerves and cell membranes?
The formula to calculate BMI
What is computed as the ratio of the body weight divided by height?
Gynoid pattern of obesity more common in _____
What is women?
The most obese country
What is The United States?
Why is body composition necessary?
Necessary for body functioning
Overweight and obesity definition
What is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health?
Location of fat storage in Android Pattern of obesity
What is primarily stored in upper body and around the waist?
Name 3 chronic conditions of overweight and obesity
What is: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Some cancers (breast, prostate, colon), Hypertension (or high blood pressure), Kidney disease, Joint problems and osteoarthritis, Diabetes, Sleep apnea, Menstrual abnormalities/pregnancy complications?
The percentage of essential fat in men
What is 3% for men?
Recommended % body fat for adult women
What is 21–32% (prefer <30) for women, recommended low end of 21–25% for young adults?
Location of fat storage in Gynoid Pattern of obesity
What is primarily stored in waist, hips, and thighs?
Symptoms of severe underweight due to eating disorders
What is: heart problems, digestive disorders, kidney damage and immune function?
The percentage of essential fat in women
What is 12% for women?
Recommended % body fat for men
What is 8–19% (prefer <20) for men, recommended low end of 12–15% for young adults?
Between Android and Gynoid; _____ has a greater risk of developing heart disease and diabetes
What is Android pattern of obesity
Osteoporosis defintion
What is a disease where increased bone weakness increases the risk of a broken bone?