BMI
What does BMI stand for?
Body mass index
True/False? Men can't use BMI
False
For the body fat calculator when should you take measurements to get the most accurate result?
First thing in the morning
When your goal is weight loss or to increase your fitness, ________ loss should be your goal rather than simple weight loss.
Fat
True or False: Some subcutaneous fat is good for your body and helps protect it.
True
True or False: BMI is always accurate.
False
What does BMI NOT differentiate between?
What type of measuring device should you use to measure for the body fat calculator?
Tape measure
The skin caliper method can be more accurate than a calculator for measuring body fat percentage, but the accuracy depends on?
The skills of the person using it
What is fat you can pinch?
Subcutaneous fat
What does a high BMI number mean?
the higher the number, the more body fat you may have
What has the BMI chart not adjusted for over the years?
Average height increasing
What tip is given for how to measure properly without pulling the measure too tight?
the tape should feel firm enough against your skin so it stays in place. However, it should not be so tight that it causes an indentation. You can use either imperial or metric units.
What is the acceptable BMI range for men?
18-24%
Which fat is a layer of soft, cushioning protection around several of your internal organs?
Visceral Fat
What BMI range is considered underweight?
18.4 and below
What is the BMI formula?
weight x 703
Divide that by your height in inches twice
What are the 4 areas that must be measured for women to calculate body fat %?
Waist, Hip, Wrist,Forearm
What is the main reason DeAX scanning is so accurate?
is that it is generally performed in a medical setting by highly skilled technicians.
What contributes to how much Visceral fat you have and where it is in your body?
Your genetics
Class lll BMI score?
40 or higher
What type of people would have their body fat underestimated by BMI?
Older adults(65 or older)
What's the difference between a man and a woman taking their body fat measurements?
Man only have to measure their waist while women have to measure waist,wrist, and forearm
While, the Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) method is convenient, certain factors such as ___________ level can influence the accuracy of the result.
hydration
The normal visceral fat range should be about what % of your body fat?
10%