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Obesity BGSU
Applied Exercise Physiology - Obesity Section
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BMI for healthy individual | 19-24 |
| BMI for an overweight individual | 25-29 |
| BMI for an obese individual | 30+ |
| Ideal body fat for males and females | 12-15% for males, 18-22% for females |
| Acceptable body fat for males and females | 16-19% for males, 23-29% for females |
| Overweight body fat for males and females | 20-24% for males, 30-34% for females |
| Obese body fat for males and females | 25+% for males, 35+% for females |
| Describe Upper-body (Apple-Shaped) obesity | Fat is stored in upper body and abdominal area.More frequent in menCarries greater risk for CAD, hypertension, stroke, and diabetes |
| Describe Lower-Body (Pear-Shaped) obesity | Fat is stored in lower body around the hips, buttocks, and thighs.More frequent in women. |
| Name the two main types of adipose tissue and describe their location | Subcutaneous - just below the skin layerVisceral - deep interabdominal fat (surrounds organs) |
| What happens to adipocytes in the middle of large fat stores over time? | Some adipocytes die as fat stores grow. Macrophages are recruited to clean them up. They produce substances such as inflammatory cytokines, which can lead to disease. |