Obesity & Body Weight Management Flashcards
1
Q
A body mass index of 30 creates a higher risk for what 5 things?
A
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
- High Blood Pressure
2
Q
What is the formula for BMI?
A
705 x weight/height (in)^2
3
Q
The BMI formula doesn’t work for whom?
A
People with a lot of muscle tissue, because muscle weighs more than fat, and takes less space
4
Q
According to your PE coach, what can you do if you are getting, or already are obese?
A
- Resistance train
- Reach your THR regularly
- Decrease saturated fat, high fructose corn syrup, and sugary drinks/snacks
5
Q
Hoe do people gain weight?
A
By eating more calories than they burn off
6
Q
Can you spot reduce fat?
A
NO
7
Q
What are ways to measure body fat percentages?
A
- Skin fold test
- Hydro-static weighing
- Bio-electrical Impedance analysis
8
Q
What body fat percentage would classify a female as obese?
A
32%
9
Q
What body fat percentage would classify a male as obese?
A
25% - new info from Mayo clinic says 30%
10
Q
When attempting to lose body fat, what should you eat less of?
A
Saturated fats and high fructose corn syrup
