HPEX 310 Exam #2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the relative amount of fat and fat free
tissues
What are the 4 compartments of body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fat
2. Mineral (bones)
3. water
4. protein
Which compartment of body composition do we highlight the most? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fat; too much adipose tissue or fat mass is significantly related to our overall
health.
What are the 2 types of Body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Essential fat
2. Storage fat
Define Essential Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - - Crucial for normal body functioning
- facilitates nerve function
- 3-5% for men
- 8-12% for women
Define Storage Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - - Contained within Adipose Tissue "Fat
cells"
- Subcutaneous fat
- Visceral fat
- excess storage fat can lead to health complications
, Define subcutaneous fat - CORRECT ANSWER - body fat stored directly below our skin
Define visceral fat - CORRECT ANSWER - body fat stored around our essential organs
Which type of body fat is more dangerous to our health? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Visceral; because it is surrounding our essential organs, and will continue to cause damage
What is the normal body fat % for men? - CORRECT ANSWER - 8-19%
What is the normal body fat % for women? - CORRECT ANSWER - 21-32%
Why is body fat % for women typically higher than for men? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
estrogen promotes higher levels of fat in the body
2. Reproduction; there has to be excess energy in order to carry children.
Define the Android Obesity trend - CORRECT ANSWER - - 'Apple'
- Most common in men
- Greatest risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
Define Gynoid Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - 'Pear'
- Most common in women
Define the Mineral (bone) compartment - CORRECT ANSWER - - strong bones allows
for healthier life
- prevent osteoporosis
Define the protein compartment - CORRECT ANSWER - - higher muscle mass increases
RMR (resting metabolic rate)
- helps us with everyday activities and being fit!
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the relative amount of fat and fat free
tissues
What are the 4 compartments of body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fat
2. Mineral (bones)
3. water
4. protein
Which compartment of body composition do we highlight the most? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fat; too much adipose tissue or fat mass is significantly related to our overall
health.
What are the 2 types of Body fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Essential fat
2. Storage fat
Define Essential Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - - Crucial for normal body functioning
- facilitates nerve function
- 3-5% for men
- 8-12% for women
Define Storage Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - - Contained within Adipose Tissue "Fat
cells"
- Subcutaneous fat
- Visceral fat
- excess storage fat can lead to health complications
, Define subcutaneous fat - CORRECT ANSWER - body fat stored directly below our skin
Define visceral fat - CORRECT ANSWER - body fat stored around our essential organs
Which type of body fat is more dangerous to our health? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Visceral; because it is surrounding our essential organs, and will continue to cause damage
What is the normal body fat % for men? - CORRECT ANSWER - 8-19%
What is the normal body fat % for women? - CORRECT ANSWER - 21-32%
Why is body fat % for women typically higher than for men? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
estrogen promotes higher levels of fat in the body
2. Reproduction; there has to be excess energy in order to carry children.
Define the Android Obesity trend - CORRECT ANSWER - - 'Apple'
- Most common in men
- Greatest risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
Define Gynoid Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - - 'Pear'
- Most common in women
Define the Mineral (bone) compartment - CORRECT ANSWER - - strong bones allows
for healthier life
- prevent osteoporosis
Define the protein compartment - CORRECT ANSWER - - higher muscle mass increases
RMR (resting metabolic rate)
- helps us with everyday activities and being fit!
