P6 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it useful to use body fat percentage with BMI?
A
To access health (Someone could be overweight or obese according to their BMI but they have a low body fat percentage) [Happens to sports players and atheletes]
2
Q
Why do we need fat?
A
Provide energy and help our bodies stay warm
3
Q
Too much fat can cause?
A
Non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and cancer
4
Q
Before calculating body fat percentage we must?
A
Measure the amount of fat on the body
5
Q
What is the most accurate way to measure body fat?
A
Using a DEXA scanner
6
Q
(DEXA SCANNER) [X-Ray] shows?
A
Exact breakdown of fat mass, bone density and muscle mass.
