Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Exam #1
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Body Composition - ✔✔-The relative amounts of fat and fat-free tissues (bone, muscle,
organs) in the body
-Expressed as percentage of fat in the body
Expressed as percentage of fat in the body - ✔✔Overweight and Obesity
Overweight - ✔✔body fat percentage above the recommended level
Obesity percentage for men and women - ✔✔>25% body fat for men
>35% body fat for women
Essential Fat - ✔✔Located in nerves and cell membranes
Necessary for body functioning
Essential Fat percentage for men and women - ✔✔3% for men
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,12% for women
Places where storage fat is found - ✔✔adipose tissue
visceral (around organs)
subcutaneous (below the skin)
What is the storage fat percentage range recommended for young adult men? (low end)
- ✔✔12-15%
What is the storage fat percentage range recommended for young adult women? (low
end) - ✔✔21-25%
What is the storage fat percentage range for men? - ✔✔8-19%
What is the storage fat percentage range for women? - ✔✔21-32%
Benefits of a Healthy Weight - ✔✔Mental Benefits and Physical Benefits
Mental Benefits - ✔✔Better self-esteem & body image
More positive mindset
Less anxiety and depression
Physical Benefits - ✔✔-Lower risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
-Easier motion for physical activity and everyday living
-Lower death rate
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, Health Effects of Underweight - ✔✔-malnutrition
-Osteoporosis
-Menstrual abnormalities that can lead to infertility
Severe underweight from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia) can lead to -
✔✔Heart problems
Digestive disorders
Kidney damage
Anemia
Lethargy
Muscle weakness
Dry skin
Compromised immune function
Weight Management Tips - ✔✔Set goals
Get regular body fat assessments
Re-evaluate optimum weight over time
Guard against lean mass loss during weight loss
Incorporate regular aerobic and resistance exercise
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