Measuring Body Dimensions And Composition Flashcards
1
Q
List some common anthropometric measurements
A
Height
Weight
BMI
Body composition
2
Q
How do you work out body mass index (BMI)?
A
Weight (kg)/Height (m2)
3
Q
Define body composition
A
Percentage of fat, bone and muscle in the body
4
Q
What does an increase in waist girth also increase?
A
Increased disease risk
5
Q
Define visceral adiposity
A
“Hidden fat” stored deep inside the belly wrapped around organs including liver and intestines
6
Q
Define fat free mass
A
Primarily refers to muscle mass
7
Q
Define fat mass
A
Weight of fat in the body
8
Q
What does it mean when its said that body composition is usually considered as just “2 compartments”
A
Body mass = fat free mass + fat mass
