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Wellness Chapter 6
Wellness Exam 3- MU
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body's relative amounts (ratio) of fat mass and fat-free (such as bone, water muscle, connective and organ tissues, teeth, etc.) | Body Composition |
| It's critical body fat necessary for a myriad of normal body functions; 3-5% of total body weight in males; 8-12% of total body weight in females | Essential Body Fat |
| It's extra fat stored in the body from excess energy obtained from food intake | Nonessential Body Fat |
| Most fat is stored in fat cells under the skin or adipose tissues (subcutameus fat) and around.... | Major Organs |
| Connects the neurons of the brain in order to communicate with each other; maintains core body temperature; makes and regulates various hormones; cushion certain body areas | Essential Body Fat |
| What fraction of the human brain is composed of fats? | 2/3 |
| Is defined as total body weight above the recommended range for good health; ranges are set by popular scales | Overweight |
| Is defined as more serious degree of overweight, characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat | Obesity |
| The prevalence of obesity has increased from about 13% in 1960 to about (percentage) | 34% today |
| Obesity and overweight can decrease life expectancy by about (years) | 10-12 years |
| Obesity and overweight causes the U.S. how much annually? | 117 billion dollars annually |
| Increases risk of co-morbidities such as: Chronic diseases and premature death, impaired performance of physical activity, poor blood levels, cancer, type 2 diabetes | Obesity and Overweight |
| Obese and overweight people are more than 3 times as likely to develop | Type 2 (Adult) Diabetes |
| The disruption of normal glucose metabolism | Diabetes Mellitus |
| Produces little to no insulin | Type 1 (Juvenile)Diabetes |
| The pancreas does not produce enough insulin, cells are resistant to insulin, or both | Type 2 (Adult) Diabetes |
| Develops in 2-5% of pregnant women due to weight | Gestational Diabetes |
| Elevated blood glucose levels | Pre-Diabetes |
| Regular physical activity include aerobic (CRE)exercise and weight training; Moderate diet; Modest body weight loss especially from fat | Prevention of Diabetes |
| Fat stored in the abdominal (shape) | Apple |
| Fat stored in the hip, thigh, and buttock region(shape) | Pear |
| Excessive fat in this region increases the risk of many diseases such as: Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain kinds of cancers, premature death. What is the region? | Abdominal Region |
| Eating disorders have been associated with low percentages of body fat, especially in | Young Women |
| A condition associated with eating disorders consisting of 3 inter-related disorders | Female Athlete Triad |
| A measure that can classify health risks, based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to height | Body Mass Index (BMI) |
| Skinfold measurements, underwater (hydrostatic) weighing, Bioeletrical impedance analysis (BIA), Girth Measurments | Estimating Percent Body Fat |
| Most widely used to measure body fat; uses pressure calipers; Easy to use, accurate 96%, and portable | Skinfold Measurment |
| Gold standard technique; most accurate method, 98% accuracy; difficult to use, time intensive, and expensive | Underwater (Hydrostatic) Weighing |
| Simple to use; equipment is costly; Accuracy not proven yet, Less than 75% | Bioeletrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) |
| Easy to use, inexpensive and portable; not widely used; not accurate for athletes, thin or obese people | Girth Measurements |
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