Determine the ideal weight or fat
7 ways to find body composition
BMI, DXA, BIA, Air displacement, skin fold, waist-hip ratio, and Hydrostatic weighing.
Body composition is
relative amounts of fat and fat-free tissues in the body
What cardiovascular disease is caused by obesity
coronary heart disease (cause of heart attacks)
8%–19% body fat for men
21%–32% body fat for women
30%
Diabetes is
metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels
DXA or Hydrostatic weighing
Percentage of essential fat for men and women
3% for Men
12% women
Obese women are not likely to experience menstrual abnormalities, difficulty conceiving, and complications during pregnancy.
T or F
FALSE
What method needs a certified technician?
DXA
4 types of fat
essential fat
storage fat (which contains)
visceral fat
subcutaneous fat
Being obese can cause low self-esteem which can lead to increased risk for physical and mental health problems, such as...
Depression and Anxiety
Most common method
BMI
Patterns of fat
android pattern
gyroid pattern
Is being overweight just as dangerous as being underweight
YES