P8 Flashcards
1
Q
We can calculate body fat by?
A
Skinfold thickness.
2
Q
What are skinfolds?
A
Areas of skin that can fold when pinched
3
Q
What is the tool that is used to measure skinfolds?
A
Callipers
4
Q
How do we use CALLIPERS?
A
Grip the fat through the skin and can be used in different areas.
5
Q
What does BIA stand for?
A
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
6
Q
How does the BIA work?
A
It sends electrical currents through the body , the person DOES NOT feel the electrical current
7
Q
What can the machine tell from the electrical current of the BIA?
A
It can tell when the electrical current passes through fat as opposed to the muscle.
