Differentiating Fat-Free Mass and Total Body Fat

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What is the primary function of total body fat in the human body?

  • To facilitate movement and locomotion
  • To provide structural support to the body
  • To store energy in the form of lipids (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature

What is included in the lean body mass but not in the fat-free mass?

  • Ligaments and tendons (correct)
  • Organs
  • Muscles
  • Bone content

What is the term used to describe the body's water, organs, bone, and muscle content?

  • Total body fat
  • Body mass index
  • Lean body mass
  • Fat-free mass (correct)

What is the main difference between fat-free mass and total body fat?

<p>One is responsible for storing energy, and the other is not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does total body fat refer to in the human body?

<p>The body's adipose tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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