Body Composition

Question 1

At what age is fat composition at it’s highest?

Answer 1

1 year old

Question 2

What is the difference between essential and non-essential fatty acids?

Answer 2

Essential fats cannot be synthesised by the body and need to be obtained from diet, whereas non-essential fats can be made in the body.

Question 3

List some factors which affect body composition.

Answer 3

Diet, age, gender, height, exercise, disease, genetics, ethnicity, alcohol intake.