Exam 6: Body Composition

Essential body fat is located just below the skin.

Body composition changes before weight changes.

The majority of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes unless they make lifestyle changes.

The cause of type 2 diabetes is the pancreas producing little or no insulin.

Describe body composition,including the concepts of essential fat,overweight,and obesity.

The Bod Pod estimates percent body fat through water displacement.

Prolonged amenorrhea can lead to osteoporosis.

State the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans,and list at least three factors that have contributed to recent increases in their prevalence.

For a person who is overweight,increasing physical activity can benefit health even if it doesn't result in a change in body weight or percent body fat.

Body fat located under the skin is called subcutaneous fat.

Which lifestyle change can benefit a person with diabetes?

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called adipose tissue.

What is the error range for skin-fold measurements?

What level of body fat in women may signal amenorrhea and loss of body mass?

Define body mass index,and explain how it is calculated.List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

People who are significantly overweight should seek the help of a physician in setting body composition goals.

A woman with approximately 22% of total body weight as fat is at risk for amenorrhea and loss of bone mass.

Explain the components of the female athlete triad and the health effects associated with the triad.

A total waist measurement over 37.5 inches is associated with an increased risk of disease for men.

Fifty percent of Americans are obese.