Define Body Composition

Question 1

What is body composition?

Answer 1

The fat and nonfat components of the human body.

Question 2

What is included in nonfat components?

Answer 2

Internal organs, bones, muscles, tendons.

Question 3

What is essential body fat?

Answer 3

Body fat critical for body function. (Organs, bones, muscles, and nervous system)

Question 4

How does essential body fat vary by gender?

Answer 4

Men: 3%
Women: 12%

Question 5

What is storage fat?

Answer 5

Fat located around internal organs and below the skin to turn into energy when needed.

Question 6

Why is storage fat important?

Answer 6

Insulation, shock absorption for organs, energy source, and healthy skin (reduces aging).

Question 7

What are the healthy total body fat ranges?

Answer 7

Men: 10%-19%
Women: 15%-24%

Question 8

Why is there a difference with gender?

Answer 8

Women need more energy sources because of their body function of carrying a baby.

Question 9

How can body composition be used?

Answer 9

Percentage of
fat:lean body mass

It is a good indicator of health.

Question 10

How is weight used?

Answer 10

A measure of all body mass <- Can be a misleading indicator