HPEX 310 Exam 2 UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the relative amounts of fat and fat free
tissues
What are the four compartments of body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fat,
mineral, water, protein
Essential fat - CORRECT ANSWER - crucial for normal body functioning
- facilitates nerve function!
*3-5% for men
*8-12% for women
Storage fat - CORRECT ANSWER - contained within adipose tissue "Fat Cells"
- subcutaneous fat (outer)
- visceral fat (inner)
Which body fat is more dangerous to our health? - CORRECT ANSWER - Excess storage
fat can lead to health complications!
What's a man's normal body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Men (20-39 y.o.)= 8-19%
What's a woman's normal body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Women (20-39 y.o.)= 21-
32%
What happens when body weight is above or below normal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased Health Risk!!
,Body fat distribution - CORRECT ANSWER - Can't pick and choose where fat deposits,
or where it leaves first
Android Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - "APPLE"
- Most common in men or women? MEN
- Greatest risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
Gynoid Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - "PEAR"
- Most common in men or women? WOMEN
Mineral (Bone) - CORRECT ANSWER - - strong bones allows for healthier life
- Prevent osteoporosis
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - - Higher muscle mass increases RMR
- Helps us with everyday activities and being fit!
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - - Every cell needs water to survive
Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER - Having a weight that is above the recommended
range for good health (pop. Scales)
Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - A more serious degree of overweightness characterized
by excessive accumulation of body fat
- >25% BF for men
- >35% BF for women
___ % of health care costs stem from Obesity/Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
, NIH estimates obesity directly contributes to ___ to ___% of deaths in the US - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15-20
___ % of Americans are overweight or obese - CORRECT ANSWER - 67
___ % of American Children are overweight or obese - CORRECT ANSWER - 33
Why are obesity rates increasing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetics and Lifestyle
Poor lifestyle leading to gradually adding ____ over a period of time - CORRECT
ANSWER - FAT
___ pound / month = ___ pounds / year = ___ pounds for 4 years - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1/4; 3; 12
What are the complications of obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER - - stroke
- sleep apnea
- lung disease
- liver disease
- gallstones
- cancer
- heart disease
- diabetes
- pancreatitis
- arthritis
- gout
What are the big Chronic Diseases caused by Obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cardiovascular Diseases
and CORRECT Answers
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the relative amounts of fat and fat free
tissues
What are the four compartments of body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fat,
mineral, water, protein
Essential fat - CORRECT ANSWER - crucial for normal body functioning
- facilitates nerve function!
*3-5% for men
*8-12% for women
Storage fat - CORRECT ANSWER - contained within adipose tissue "Fat Cells"
- subcutaneous fat (outer)
- visceral fat (inner)
Which body fat is more dangerous to our health? - CORRECT ANSWER - Excess storage
fat can lead to health complications!
What's a man's normal body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Men (20-39 y.o.)= 8-19%
What's a woman's normal body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Women (20-39 y.o.)= 21-
32%
What happens when body weight is above or below normal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased Health Risk!!
,Body fat distribution - CORRECT ANSWER - Can't pick and choose where fat deposits,
or where it leaves first
Android Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - "APPLE"
- Most common in men or women? MEN
- Greatest risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
Gynoid Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - "PEAR"
- Most common in men or women? WOMEN
Mineral (Bone) - CORRECT ANSWER - - strong bones allows for healthier life
- Prevent osteoporosis
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - - Higher muscle mass increases RMR
- Helps us with everyday activities and being fit!
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - - Every cell needs water to survive
Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER - Having a weight that is above the recommended
range for good health (pop. Scales)
Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - A more serious degree of overweightness characterized
by excessive accumulation of body fat
- >25% BF for men
- >35% BF for women
___ % of health care costs stem from Obesity/Overweight - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
, NIH estimates obesity directly contributes to ___ to ___% of deaths in the US - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15-20
___ % of Americans are overweight or obese - CORRECT ANSWER - 67
___ % of American Children are overweight or obese - CORRECT ANSWER - 33
Why are obesity rates increasing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetics and Lifestyle
Poor lifestyle leading to gradually adding ____ over a period of time - CORRECT
ANSWER - FAT
___ pound / month = ___ pounds / year = ___ pounds for 4 years - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1/4; 3; 12
What are the complications of obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER - - stroke
- sleep apnea
- lung disease
- liver disease
- gallstones
- cancer
- heart disease
- diabetes
- pancreatitis
- arthritis
- gout
What are the big Chronic Diseases caused by Obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cardiovascular Diseases
