Chapter 15a - Body Composition Flashcards
1
Q
3 models of body composition
A
- Chemical
- Anatomical
- Two-compartment
2
Q
5 methods of measuring body composition
A
- DEXA
- Hydrostatic weighing
- Air plethysmography
- Skinfold
- Bioelectrical impedance
3
Q
Most common lab method of assessing body comp.
A
Hydrostatic weighing
4
Q
Most accurate method
A
DEXA
5
Q
Most common field method
A
Skinfold test
6
Q
Reason higher levels of fat-free mass are bad for aerobic endurance
A
More mass to carry
7
Q
% body weight lost as water that leads to impaired performance
A
2-4%
8
Q
Major cause of menstrual dysfunction in female athletes
A
Caloric intake being lower than caloric expenditure
9
Q
Major consequence of athletic amenorrhea
A
Bone mineral loss (fractures)
10
Q
Female athlete triad commonly seen in women in ____________ sports
A
- Lean physique
- Low-body weight
- Endurance
11
Q
3 components of female athlete triad
A
- Eating disorders
- Menstrual dysfunction
- Athletic amenorrhea
12
Q
Optimal weight loss per week
A
0.5-1kg
