What is body composition?
the relative amounts of fat-free tissues in the body
What % of body fat in considered obese?
25% over for men & 30% over for women
What is the skinfold test?
A field test used to estimate body composition representative samples of subcutaneous fat are measured using clippers to estimate the overall level of body fat
Having a high % of body fat increases what diseases?
Heart disease & diabetes
What is overweight?
A weight above the recommended level for health.
What is the waist-to-hip ratio?
Ratio of the waist and hip circumferences used to determine the risk for disease associated with the android pattern of obesity
Having a low % of body fat can lead to what health problem?
Osteoporosis
What is obesity?
Excessive amount of fat in the body
What is the most common way to determine whether someone is overweight or obese?
BMI (body mass index)
What diseases are associated with high storage fat levels?
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, & cancer
What is subcutaneous fat?
Fat stored just beneath the skin
People with a BMI of less than 25 are considered to be at what weight?
Normal healthy weight
What is typically expressed as a % of fat in the body?
Body composition
Obesity increase the risk of at least how many disease?
26
What BMI number is considered obese?
Greater than 30