Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
subcutaneous fat
A
fat under skin
2
Q
visceral fat
A
+surrounds vital organs
+compromises metabolic function
3
Q
waist/hip measurement
A
considered RF
men: 40+
woman: 35+
4
Q
Target BW
A
FFM (lbs)/1-%desired
5
Q
Body fat distribution
A
Android: apple shaped- men
Gynoid: pear shaped- women
6
Q
beta receptors
A
speed things ip
7
Q
alpha receptors
A
turn on fat storage
8
Q
Waist/Hip ratio
A
android obesity: > .95
gynoid obesity: > .86
9
Q
Body fat
A
men: > 25%
women: > 32%
10
Q
essential body fat
A
+required for normal daily physiological functions
+in bones, cells, muscles, connective tissue
11
Q
storage body fat
A
+storage depot of excessive energy in form of fat
+subcutaneous, visceral, muscle, liver
+men need 2-4%
+women need 8-12%
12
Q
Methods to estimate Body comp
A
\+BIA \+BMI \+Bod pod \+DEXA scan \+hydrostatic weighing \+skin fold
