Body Composition

Question 1

best exercise to lose weight

Answer 1

aerobic activity, cardio

Question 2

best exercise to gain weight

Answer 2

weight training

Question 3

factors that affect body comp.

Answer 3

heredity, metabolism, maturation, diet and exercise

Question 4

what makes up lean body mass

Answer 4

blood + other fluids, muscle, skin, blood vessels, bones, organs

Question 5

methods of measuring body fat

Answer 5

bod pod, skin calipers, BMI charts, height + weight charts, hydrostatic weighing

Question 6

why do body comp and cardiovascular fitness go together?

Answer 6

amt of fat you have can determine how good your cardiovascular fitness is. also, it can help you figure out your aerobic capavcity

Question 7

characteristics of eating disorders

Answer 7

restricting food intake, extensive food activity, fear of maturity, vomiting, using laxatives

Question 8

why are eating disorders so common in today’s society

Answer 8

we find skinnier bodies more attractive than larger ones, so staying skinny is desirable. some people will go further than others to stay skinny

Question 9

FITT

Answer 9

F- 3 meals/day OR 4-5 small meals/day
I- to gain 1 lb eat 3500+ calories per wk
to lose 1 lb eat 3500- calories per wk
T- never lose/gain more than 2 lbs/wk
T- weight gain = weight training
weight loss = cardio