HP 191 Chapter 6

Essential body fat is located just below the skin.

false

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women do.

false

Possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past forty years is

increased portion sizes, more sedentary work, more trips in the car (versus by foot), more eating out, increased portion size, soft drinks

Height and weight tables rely on

insurance company mortality statistics.

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease for

men more than women

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

obese

For which of the following would BMI be most accurate?

a young person of average height

People are at greater risk for early-onset heart disease if they tend to gain weight in the

abdomen

A condition called the "female athlete triad" consists of

abnormal eating patterns, premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea.

A synonym for "fat cells" is

adipose tissue

Today, _____ percent of Americans are obese or overweight.

69-69%

A woman may experience amenorrhea and loss of bone mass if her percentage of body fat is less than

8-12%

One's basic body build is best described as his or her

somatotype

Which of the following indirect methods for assessing body composition is considered most accurate?

the bod pod

Bioelectrical impedance analysis estimates body fat percentage by sending a small electrical current through the body.

true

For a person who is overweight, increasing physical activity can benefit health even if it doesn't result in a change in body weight or body fat percentage.

true

Heredity limits your capacity to change your body composition.

true

Muscle has a higher density than fat.

true

The risks from body fat distribution can be assessed by measuring waist circumference.

true

Two people of the same body weight may have different values of body fat percentage.

true