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100

What is body composition?

Ratio of muscle, fat, bone, and water in the body

100
A healthier body composition can reduce risk of heart disease, cancers, and strokes. 

True

100

Deep fat stored around vital organs in abdomen

Visceral fat

200

For a healthy body composition, should fat or muscle be a higher percentage?

Muscle 

200

Physical activity and a balanced diet are NOT related to a healthy body composition 

False

200

Test that estimates total body fat by measuring "pinchable" subcutaneous fat thickness

Skinfold test 

300

What are the two main types of body mass?

Fat and Muscle (fat free mass)

300

Women require more essential fat then men

True

5-7% men

12-15% women

300
What does BMI mean? 

Body Mass Index

Compares weight and height to approximate body fat levels 

400

What is essential fat?

Minimum amount of body fat required to survive

400

Subcutaneous fat is pinchable fat found under skin that can be an energy reserve, cushions muscle/bone, and regulates body temp. 

True

400

What type of exercise can strengthen and increase muscle mass percentage in the body?

Muscular strength training 

Muscular endurance training