1. Ratio of body fat to lean body mass (including water, bones, muscles, and connective tissues) a. Flexibility b. Muscular Strength c. Body Composition d. Cardiovascular2. Refers to the ability of the muscles to work over an extended period of time without fatigue.a. Muscular Strength b. Muscular Endurance c. Body Composisiton d. Fitness3. Ability to move a body part through a full range of motion (ROM) ata joint. a Flexibility b. Muscular Strengthc. Body Composition d. Cardiovascular4 Ability of the heart (cardio) and circulatory system (vascular) to supply oxygen to muscles for an extended period of time. a. Cardiovascular Endurance b. Muscular Endurance c Fitness d. Wellness5. The maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against an opposing force.a. Muscular Strengthb. Muscular Endurance c. Body Compositiond. Fitness (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); B. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, & FALSE if not.6. Health related fitness reduces risk of osteoporosis.7. A basic plank is measured by the number of repetitions.8. Body Mass Index is determined by your weight in kilograms.9. Walking up & down the stairs is one way to develop cardiovascular endurance.10. A 3-minute step test is measured by heartrate per minute. Show
The bathroom scale is a standard tool for anyone trying to get into better shape. Many either dread or anticipate what that little scale will say. But can the scale tell you the whole story? While it may be a good idea to keep tabs on your weight, it is also important to understand what makes up your weight. Body composition refers to the proportion of fat you have, relative to lean tissue (muscles, bones, body water, organs, etc). This measurement is a clearer indicator of your fitness. No matter what you weigh, the higher percentage of body fat you have, the more likely you are to develop obesity-related diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Your body mass index (BMI) is a measurement that takes your height into account. Health professionals use BMI to calculate whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. For most people, BMI is closely associated with the amount of body fat they carry. To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. The guidelines are:
The problem with BMI is that it does not work for everyone. Some people’s weight and height measurements put them in the overweight or even obese category while, in reality, they are lean and muscular. On the other hand, some people’s BMI indicates that they are healthy, when they are actually overweight, with little lean tissue and too much fatty tissue. So, whether or not your BMI indicates that you are overweight, it is important to find out if you are carrying too much body fat. There are several ways you can find out your percentage of body fat. If you have ever had your body composition tested at a gym or by a dietitian, it may have been tested with calipers. Calipers are small clamp-like devices that determine the amount of fat you have lying just below the skin by taking skinfold measurements at various locations on your body, such as the back of your arm and your waistline. Health professionals use these skinfold measurements in equations that estimate body fat. Calipers are widely used because they are inexpensive and easy to use, but they are less accurate than other methods. Other ways of measuring body fat include:
So, what should your body fat percentage be? A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the following information based on your sex and age:
As you can see, women naturally have a higher body fat to lean tissue ratio than men, and body fat naturally increases with age. When it comes to losing weight, the key is to eat fewer calories than you expend. If you do this, AND exercise, you will lose body fat. Your body was designed to store fat so it would have reserves of energy during famine. When you take in fewer calories than you expend, during exercise and rest, your body burns these fat reserves. Be sensible, however—if you eat too few calories or cut out all carbohydrates, the weight you lose will likely be fluids and muscle, not fat. In this case the scale will go down, but your body fat percentage will go up, rendering you less healthy. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends losing weight slowly—½ to 1 pound per week—and continue exercising to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss. Resources:Canadian resources:
References:About adult BMI. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/about_adult_BMI.htm. Updated May 15, 2015. Accessed October 26, 2016. BMI calculator. Calorie Control Council website. Available at: http://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/bmi-calculator. Accessed October 26, 2016. Body composition. Georgia State University website. Available at:http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/bodycomp.html. Accessed on October 26, 2016. Gallagher D, Heymsfield SB, Heo M, et al. Healthy percentage body fat ranges: guidelines based on body fat index. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;72:694-701. Stay away from fad diets. Eat Right—Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. Available at: http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/weight-loss/fad-diets/staying-away-from-fad-diets. Updated December 2015. Accessed October 26, 2016. Last reviewed October 2016 by Michael Woods, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved.
Is the ratio of body fat to lean body mass including water bones muscles and connective tissue?Body composition is the ratio between fat mass (body fat) and lean body mass (non-fat components).
What is the ratio of lean body mass to body fat?Your body composition is the ratio of lean tissue to fat tissue. A healthy body composition ranges from 90% lean tissue and 10% body fat to 70% lean tissue and 30% body fat. Athletes' body fat typically ranges from 8% to 22%. These ranges depend on age and gender.
What is the percentage of fat bones and other tissues to a lean body mass?In terms of tissue composition, bone, adipose tissue, and muscle make up 75% of body weight. The lean body mass is the mass of the body minus the fat mass (storage lipid).
What is the percentage of bone fat muscle and water in the body?General Composition of the Human Body
In an average 70 kg (about 150 pounds) person, that amounts to about 40 liters of water. Of the remaining 40 percent of body weight, the adult skeleton accounts for about 7-15 percent. The rest is muscle and fat, which vary considerably between individuals.
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