Body Comp

Question 0

Compositional compartments of the body

Answer 0

Water
Mineral
Protein
Fat

Question 1

What is body comp?

Answer 1

The ratio of body fat mass to body fat free mass

Question 2

Essential body fat percentages in males and females

Answer 2

M 3-5 %

F 11-14%

Question 3

Where are the 3 fat storage areas?

Answer 3

Subcutaneous
Visceral
Intramuscular

Question 4

Variables that affect fat distribution

Answer 4

Genetic predisposition
Age
Gender
Level of adiposity

Question 5

Android obesity

Answer 5

Apple shaped
Higher visceral fat storage
Increased risk for disease
Higher metabolic activity

Question 6

Gynoid obesity

Answer 6

Pear shape body type
Higher subcutaneous storage
Reduced lypolytic activity

Question 7

High risk waist circumference values in men and women

Answer 7

M >40inches

F >34.5 inches

Question 8

In hip to waist ratio of value is above – for males and – for females the risk increaes

Answer 8

0. 9 males

0. 8 females

Question 9

Hydrostatic weighing

Answer 9

Calculates body density based on Archimedes principle of buoyancy

Question 10

Air displacement plethysmography

Answer 10

Based on inverse relationship of pressure volume using Boyles law

Question 11

Locations for skin fold test

Answer 11

Abs
Chest 
Thigh
Suprailiac
Midaxillary
Subscapular
Medial calf

Question 12

M 11-19 % and F 16-25% body fat is in what range?

Answer 12

Optimal

Question 13

Increased risk is. What percentage of body fat?

Answer 13

20-24% M

26-30% F

Question 14

Obesity is what percent range for males and females?

Answer 14

> 25 M

> 32 F