Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of total body fat in the human body?
To store energy in the form of lipids
What is included in the lean body mass but not in the fat-free mass?
Ligaments and tendons
What is the term used to describe the body's water, organs, bone, and muscle content?
Fat-free mass
What is the main difference between fat-free mass and total body fat?
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What does total body fat refer to in the human body?
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Study Notes
Components of Body Composition
- Fat-free mass (FFM) and total body fat (TBF) are two major components of the human body.
Fat-Free Mass (FFM)
- Also known as lean body mass
- Includes body water, organs, bone, and muscle content
- Differs from lean body mass, which includes muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and internal organs
Total Body Fat (TBF)
- Refers to the adipose tissue in the body
- Responsible for storing energy in the form of lipids
- Weight of the body's adipose tissue
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Learn about the components of fat-free mass and total body fat, including lean body mass, water, organs, bone, muscle, and adipose tissue.
