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Kin 275: Body Comp.
Chapter 6: Body Composition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body Composition | -relative amount of fat free mass: bone, water, ect. -gender differenced in essential fat - |
| Essential Fat | -crucial for normal body function -fat in nerves, brain, lung, brain cells -3-5% in men & 8-12% in women |
| Non-essential fat | storage fats exist primarily in fat cells or adipose tissue |
| "Where fat is stored" | -"Apple" or "Pear" -abdominal increases risk of HBP, diabetes, stroke, certain cancers & mortality |
| How to measure Body Composition | -tape measure: waist circumference -Bod Pod: plethysmography -BMO & fat distribution -Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis -DEXA: X-ray |
| BMI | -weight in kg / square of the height in meters -weight proportionate to height |
| Overweight in BMI | Between 25-30 |
| Obese | 30 BMI or above |
| Female Athlete Triad | -very low lvls. of body fat -life threatening -eating disorder -osteoporosis -amenorrthea: loss of menstrual cycle |