Unit 5: Body Composition

Obesity

A BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.

What are 6 reasons discussed in the lesson that could cause obesity?

Diet and nutrition Less physical activity Lack of knowledge Heredity Lack of Motivation Technology

body composition

This is a method used to describe what the body is made of.

Body Fat Percentage

The ratio of your body fat mass divided by your weight is more accurate representation of your obesity risk

What are the eat smart steps that you can do to control weight?

1. Eat baked foods instead of fried 2. Drink a glass of water before you eat. * Eat Less 3. Increase consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 4. Decrease consumption of high fat, cholesterol and sweet foods. 5. Keep a redord of what, when and where you eat. 6. Avoid eating while reading or watching TV 7. Do not eat out of the bag when snacking 8. Eat breakfast everyday 9. Eat slower during meals

This critical fat developmental stage is the last month of fetal development.

1st critical fat development stage

This critical fat developmental stage happens during their first year of life.

2nd critical fat development stage

This critical fat developmental stage happens during adolescence (13-19years old)

3rd critical fat development stage

fat mass

Allows the body to store energy, protects internal organs, acts as an insulator and regulates body temperature.

To determine the number of calories you should consume each day, a person should us there________________?

Basal Metabolic Rate

Where does your body store minerals?

Blood stream Bones

What is the best tool to use to give the best depiction of health?

Body Composition

Endomorph

Body type that has a short neck, arms, legs; large belly, hips butt, higher body fat %. Short & Stocky or Tall and Wide.

As discussed in the "Body Composition Video" the 4 component model of body composition includes?

Bones Water Fat Muscle

Mesomorph

Firm Well Developed muscles; large bones; broad shoulders, trim waist. Athletic build. Short or tall

Ideal Body Weight

How much you would weight if you have the right percentage of body fat. The healthiest weight for your body.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Is a measure used to determine childhood overweight and obesity, Based on Height, Weight and Age.

Creeping obesity

Slowly gaining fat over a period of years, this occurs gradually.

Ectomorph

Small bones, thin muscles, thin arms legs. Short or tall.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The number of calories burned @ rest over the course of the day.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

What tools can be used to test a person's body fat?

Underwater weighing Skinfold measurement Body Circumfrence Bio electrical impedance test/Body fat analyzer Bod Pod

fat free mass

Water, Muscle, Bone, makes up this aspect of body composition.

Overweight

a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and below the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.