Quiz- Body Composition

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Which of the following IS NOT negatively influenced by obesity (i.e. the risk is not higher for obese individuals)?

Osteoporosis

Excess body fat concentrated in the ________ may be a greater health risk than fat found around the

abdomen; thighs and hips

For measurement purposes, body composition refers to

body fat weight and lean body weight.

A person with slender, long arms and legs and little muscle definition has characteristics.

ectomorphic

Bioelectrical impedance works because fat conducts electricity well, while muscle does not.

false

Skinfold measurements should be

taken on the right side of the body.

An individual's frame size may be determined by measurement of

the elbow breadth, the ankle girth

Body mass index (BMI) provides an indication of

the relationship of weight to height.

Hydrostatic weighing is a valid measure of body composition in part because muscle is more dense than fat.

true

Which of the following individuals are at the recommended body fat level for health purposes?

A female who is 24% fat


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