Body Composition
Name the 3 primary determinants of body composition.ANSWERSkeleton, muscle, fat
AnthropometryANSWERQuantitative measure of human body landmarks
Name 5 types of anthropometric measurements.ANSWERSkinfold thickness, circumferences, bone widths/lengths, height, weight
Two Component ModelANSWERThe amount of fat and fat free mass which the body is composed
Name the 4 major components of fat free mass.ANSWERBone, muscle, vital organs, connective tissue
What percentage is the average human composed of water?ANSWER60%
Four Component ModelANSWERMeasures body composition in terms of fat, protein, minerals,water
Why is it important to understand body composition?ANSWEREstablish reasonable adipose ranges for athletes in various sports
To develop weight reduction programs
Monitor changes associated with disease
Essential FatANSWERRequired for normal physiological functioning Structural components of cell membranes
For the synthesis of certain hormones
Transport of fat soluble vitamins
Storage FatANSWERStored in adipose tissue for energy storage; located underneath skin, in abdominal cavity, and around certain organs
How to males and females differ in body composition?ANSWERMales, on average, are taller, heavier, more mesomorphic, and retain lower total body fat content
Females have sex specific fat deposits in the breasts, pelvic, and thigh regions
Describe the difference in fat between males and females.ANSWERAlthough similar in storage fat, essential fat is approximately four times greater in women, suspected for child bearing purposes
Android ObesityANSWERAlso known as male type obesity, or apple obesity
Refers to excess fat deposition on the upper torso and abdomen Associated with increased health risks
Gynoid ObesityANSWERAlso known as female type obesity or pear obesity
Refers to excess fat deposition on the waist, thighs, hips, and buttocks Increases after menopause
Which nation has the largest population of diabetics?ANSWERChina
Name the 3 primary determinants of body composition.ANSWERSkeleton, muscle, fat
AnthropometryANSWERQuantitative measure of human body landmarks
Name 5 types of anthropometric measurements.ANSWERSkinfold thickness, circumferences, bone widths/lengths, height, weight
Two Component ModelANSWERThe amount of fat and fat free mass which the body is composed
Name the 4 major components of fat free mass.ANSWERBone, muscle, vital organs, connective tissue
What percentage is the average human composed of water?ANSWER60%
Four Component ModelANSWERMeasures body composition in terms of fat, protein, minerals,water
Why is it important to understand body composition?ANSWEREstablish reasonable adipose ranges for athletes in various sports
To develop weight reduction programs
Monitor changes associated with disease
Essential FatANSWERRequired for normal physiological functioning Structural components of cell membranes
For the synthesis of certain hormones
Transport of fat soluble vitamins
Storage FatANSWERStored in adipose tissue for energy storage; located underneath skin, in abdominal cavity, and around certain organs
How to males and females differ in body composition?ANSWERMales, on average, are taller, heavier, more mesomorphic, and retain lower total body fat content
Females have sex specific fat deposits in the breasts, pelvic, and thigh regions
Describe the difference in fat between males and females.ANSWERAlthough similar in storage fat, essential fat is approximately four times greater in women, suspected for child bearing purposes
Android ObesityANSWERAlso known as male type obesity, or apple obesity
Refers to excess fat deposition on the upper torso and abdomen Associated with increased health risks
Gynoid ObesityANSWERAlso known as female type obesity or pear obesity
Refers to excess fat deposition on the waist, thighs, hips, and buttocks Increases after menopause
Which nation has the largest population of diabetics?ANSWERChina
