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Body Composition

Body Composition. Lesson 21. The Basics of Body Composition. There is no single ideal body weight, size, shape, or body type for everyone. Term to Know. Ectomorph Body type characterized by a low percentage of body fat, small bone size, and a small amount of muscle mass and size.

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Body Composition

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  1. Body Composition Lesson 21

  2. The Basics of Body Composition There is no single ideal body weight, size, shape, or body type for everyone.

  3. Term to Know Ectomorph Body type characterized by a low percentage of body fat, small bone size, and a small amount of muscle mass and size. Your Body Type A person with the ectomorph body type has a lean appearance, often with long, slender arms and legs.

  4. Term to Know Mesomorph Body type characterized by a low-to-medium percentage of body fat, medium-to-large bone size, and a large amount of muscle mass and size. Your Body Type A person with the mesomorph body type appears muscular and well-proportioned.

  5. Term to Know Endomorph Body type characterized by a high percentage of body fat, large bone size, and a small amount of muscle mass and size. Your Body Type The endomorph body type is characterized by a round face, short neck, and wide hips.

  6. Term to Know Lean body weight The combined weight of bone, muscle, and connective tissue. Your Body Weight There is no one ideal weight, but there are healthy ranges for each individual. When you compare two people of the same size, one may weigh more because they have more lean body weight.

  7. Term to Know Body Mass Index (BMI) A way to assess body size in relation to your height and weight. Your Body Weight One way to determine if your weight is within a healthy range is by using Body Mass Index (BMI).

  8. Term to Know Body composition The relative percentage in your body of fat to lean body tissue, including water, bone, and muscle. Body Composition Physical activity and nutrition affect body composition.

  9. Term to Know Overweight A condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height. Body Composition Being overweight is sometimes, but not always, the result of excess body fat. Being overweight may lead to obesity. Being overweight can present a high risk to your health.

  10. Term to Know Essential fat The minimum amount of body fat necessary for good health. Body Composition Essential fat is necessary for these reasons: • It insulates your body. • It cushions you internal organs. • It provides you with a source of stored energy that enables you to meet your body’s fuel needs.

  11. Term to Know Excessive leanness Having a percentage of body fat that is below the acceptable range for your age and gender. Body Compositionand Functional Health If you carry too little body fat you have excessive leanness.

  12. Term to Know Overfat Carrying too much body fat for your age and gender. Body Composition and Functional Health If you carry too much body fat you are overfat.

  13. Evaluating Your Body Composition It is important to be aware that every method of measuring body composition is to some degree inaccurate. If your body fat measurement is borderline for any test, consult a health care professional.

  14. Term to Know Girth The distance around a body part. Body Circumference The body-circumference test measures girth.

  15. Body Circumference Body fat is stored differently in males and females. • In males, body fat accumulates around the waist. • In females, body fat accumulates around the hips.

  16. Body Circumference To measure body circumference, males should follow these steps: • Measure your weight in pounds. • Measure your girth at the waistline.

  17. Body Circumference To measure body circumference, females should follow these steps: • Measure your height. • Measure the girth of your hips at the widest point.

  18. Term to Know Calipers Tweezerlike device used to pinch a fold of skin surrounding adipose tissue. Skinfold Measures Another method used to evaluate body composition is skinfold measurement using calipers.

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