Body Comp Flashcards
1
Q
% body fat
A
ratio of TBM to total FM
2
Q
Overweight BMI
A
25.0-29.9
3
Q
Obese BMI
A
Over 30
4
Q
Diseases associated with being fat as fuck
A
- heart disease
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
- type 2 diabetes
- sleep apnea
- osteoarthritis
- cancer
5
Q
Antrhopometry
A
measurement and study of body size
6
Q
Body size refers to
A
- TBM
- height or stature
- body circumferences
- bone breadths
- limb lengths
7
Q
BMI
A
- body mass divided by height
- not a good indicator in people with higher % of FFM
8
Q
Densitometry
A
- determination of body comp from body’s density
- Body Density=TBM/body volume
- hydrostatic weighing/siri equation
9
Q
Skin fold
A
Men=chest,tricep,thigh
Woman=tricep,thigh,hip
10
Q
Bioelectrical Impedance
A
-Conductance is greater and impedance lower in FFM than in fat (faster in muscular people)
11
Q
Dieting and Weight loss guidelines
A
- lots of water
- sensible fat choices
- minimize empty cals
- dont reduce calories drastically
- keep portions small
12
Q
How many calories in a pound of fat
A
3,500
-calorie deficit of 500 daily results in 1 pound per of fat per week
13
Q
Decrease in appetite (immediate) vs prolonged effect
A
- elevated blood catecholamine conc.
- elevated body temp
- increased env. temps
- hormonal changes
14
Q
Mean % fat
A
- men 14-17 %
- woman 21-24%
15
Q
Female Athlete Triad
A
- Eating disorders
- Menstrual cycle irregularities
- Osteoporosis
