Health Unit 4 Body Composition video
What is anorexia athletica? how it differs from anorexia nervosa?
The use of excessive exercise to lose weight. Judged by looks and performance. Differs because the individual judges based on athletic performance and over-exercises vs under-eating.
What are some methods of assessing body fatness and body composition? Describe each and indicate if each one would be good for self-assessment.
Under-water weighing (in tank of water, sink or float) Circumference (measure waist and hips) Skin fold (caliper to measure fat) thickness of skin fold
What are the benefits of being in the "healthy fatness range"?
temperature regulation shock absorber energy store
What is essential fat and why is it important?
temperature regulation shock absorber energy store
What is essential body fat and why do you need it?
the amount of body fat you need to have
How much body fat should boys have?
10-25%
How much body fat should girls have?
15-30%
How many calories are there in a pound of fat? How is this important to your body composition?
3,500 calories If you eat more than 3,500 calories over normal amount burned, you gain a pound.
How frequently should you do activity and eat food to have a healthy body fat level?
3-7 days a week
What is BMR? How is it related to body fatness?
Basil Metabolism Rate Muscle keeps BMR high
How can you determine intensity for body fatness? Discuss activity and eating
? More fat is lost doing High Intensity Interval Training than Endurance Training (moderate activity level) for every calorie lost. 3 meals a day
What is body composition?
all body tissue body composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies.
What is bulimia? and characteristics?
binging on food and purging characteristics include eating large amounts of fatty foods, then purging secretly
What are some factors other than BMR that influence your body fatness?
heredity maturation gender
How does overweight differ from overfatness?
overweight = having too much weight overfatness = too much body fat
What is body fatness?
percent of body that is fat
What are some tips discussed in the video for maintaining a healthy body fat level?
? Exercise and proper diet. Calorie balance (not too much, based on activity), proper nutrition, strength training, and aerobic exercise
How is the physical activity pyramid valuable in helping you have a healthy body composition?
? Physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body's ability to use calories. When physical activity is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity
How much time does it take to lose or gain body fat? How much fat can you reasonably expect to lose in a week?
A week to lose or gain??? 1-2 lbs a week
What is anorexia nervosa? and characteristics?
An eating disorder characterized by a loss or lack of appetite for food. Most common with teen girls. Characteristics include distorted thinking of self and food, exercise too much, eating too little