Chapter 6: Body Composition

visceral

Fat deposited around the internal organs is known as _________ fat.

abdominal, chest, thigh

In men, list the three (3) areas of measurement for the skinfold test.

triceps

In women, measurements for the skinfold test are taken at the suprailiam, the thigh, and the

heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis

List at least four diseases known to be associated with being overweight and obese

caliper

The instrument is used in a skinfold test is a

waist-to hip ratio

The most common body composition assessments used in fitness centers are the BMI, the skinfold, and

8-19%

The optimal body fat percentage for men is estimated to be

21-32%

The optimal body fat percentage for women is estimated to be

android

The phenomenon of fat storage around the waist, most common in men, is known as the __________ pattern of obesity.

genetics

The primary factor that determines where on the body fat is stored is

subcutaneous body fat

The skin fold estimates body fat based on a measurement of

overweight

Tomas, age 21, has just graduated from two-year community college and wants to join the US Marine Corps. According to the USMC web site, applicants must be "within acceptable weight and body fat standards," Tomas asks his family physician to assess his body fat to determine whether he's eligible to join the Marines. His results are as follows: % body fat is 21.8 and BMI is 27. What is Tomas's condition?

67%

What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?

Gynoid pattern of obesity

_________ refers to fat storage in the waist, hips, and thighs.

bioelectrical impedance analysis

__________ is a method of assessing body composition by running a low-level electrical current

air displacement

the Bod Pod device is used in the _________ method of assessing body composition.

dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

the gold-standard test to determine an individuals percentage of body fat is

adipose

the type of fat known as storage fat is found in __________ tissue in the body.

osteoporosis

Being underweight is risk factor for which of the following diseases?

fat and fat-tissue

Body composition refers to the relative amounts of _________ in the body.

body weight divided by height

Body mass index is the ratio of

obesity

A large percentage of body fat, >25% body fat in men, >35% body fat in women.

obese

A woman with over 35% of body fat is classified as