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Fitness Exam 2 6

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Body Composition The relative amounts of fat and fat-free tissues (e.g., bone, muscle, organs) in the body(Expressed as percentage of fat in the body)
Overweight Body fat percentage above the recommended level
Obese • >25% body fat for men • >35% body fat for women
Essential fat – Located in nerves and cell membranes – Necessary for body functioning – 3% for men – 12% for women
Storage fat – Located in adipose tissue • Visceral (around organs) • Subcutaneous (below the skin) – 8–19% for men, recommended low end of 12–15% for young adults – 21–32% for women, recommended low end of 21–25% for young adults
Android (apple) pattern of obesity –Fat is primarily stored in upper body and around the waist –Most common in men –Greater risk of developing heart disease and diabetes • Gynoid (pear
Gynoid (pear) pattern of obesity –Fat is primarily stored in waist, hips, and thighs –Most common in women
Chronic Conditions of Overweight and Obesity (1) • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) • Some cancers (breast, prostate, colon) • Hypertension (or high blood pressure) • Kidney disease 1
Chronic Conditions of Overweight and Obesity (2) • Gallbladder disease • Joint problems and osteoarthritis • Diabetes • Sleep apnea • Menstrual abnormalities/pregnancy complications 2
Mental benefits of healthy weight –Better self-esteem & body image –More positive mindset –Less anxiety and depression
Physical benefits of healthy weight –Lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and cancer –Easier motion for physical activity and everyday living –Lower death rate
functionHealth Effects of Being Underweight • Loss of muscle mass and strength resulting from malnutrition • Osteoporosis • Menstrual abnormalities that can lead to infertility
• Severe underweight from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia) can lead to: – Heart problems – Digestive disorders – Kidney damage – Anemia – Lethargy – Muscle weakness – Dry skin – Poor immune function
Assessing Body Composition( Field methods) –Height/weight tables –Body mass index (BMI) –Skinfold test –Waist measurement & waist-to-hip ratio
Assessing Body Composition(Laboratory measures) –Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) –Hydrostatic weighing –Air displacement –Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Weight Management • Set goals • Get regular body fat assessments • Re-evaluate optimum weight over time • Guard against lean mass loss during weight loss • Incorporate regular aerobic and resistance exercise • Eat a healthy diet
Adipose tissue Tissue where fat is stored in the body.
BMI The ratio of the body weight divided by height.(Correlates to body fat but does not represent it)
Waist to hip ratio Ratio of the waist and hip circumferences used to determine the risk for disease associated w/ the android pattern of obesity.
BIA testing(bioelectrical impedance analysis) Measures the ratio of you body's lean muscle to fat.(Procedure in labs and fitness centers/Uses sensors that pass an eletrical current through the body)
Created by: MathMatt
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