Posture and Body Fat Management

<p>It serves as an energy source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14-17% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supportive footwear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spine becoming fixed in an abnormal position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By dividing the weight of body fat by total body weight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing skinfold thickness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To measure muscle strength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender and age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waist circumference measurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>BMI may not reflect actual body fat percentage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing skinfold thickness in millimeters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of multiple risk factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It determines the amount of abdominal fat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It cannot distinguish between muscle and fat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tricep, bicep, abdomen, and thigh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keeping bones and joints aligned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of joint and muscle injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To decrease body fat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wearing shoes affecting the center of gravity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Essential fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Body weight according to height (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age, race, and gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not distinguish between fat and muscle content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waist circumference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measuring skinfold thickness at multiple anatomical sites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The way your body is aligned and balanced while standing, sitting, or moving.

Posture that causes strain on your body, leading to pain and discomfort.

Keeping your bones and joints aligned, which reduces wear and tear on your body.

The ability of your muscles to stretch and move through a full range of motion.

The percentage of body fat a person has compared to their total body weight.

The essential amount of fat needed for body functions like regulating temperature and protecting organs.

Refers to non-fat components of the body, including bone, muscle, and organs.

A measure of how much body fat you have. It's expressed as a percentage of your total body weight.

A method to estimate body fat by measuring skinfold thickness at various anatomical sites on the body using calipers.

A measure of body fat based on weight and height, used as an indicator of weight category and potential health risks.

A key part of assessing health risks, it measures the amount of fat around the waist.

A measure of fat in the abdominal region, which is particularly linked to health problems.

A condition where an individual's BMI falls within the overweight or obese range and they have additional health risks.

It's important to consider body composition (muscle vs. fat) when interpreting BMI.

A common health risk, often associated with high BMI.

A common health risk, often associated with high BMI, characterized by high blood pressure.

The amount of body fat can naturally increase as we age.

Women tend to have more body fat than men, a natural difference in body composition.

Maintaining good posture involves keeping bones and joints aligned and decreasing unnecessary wear and tear on the joints.

Inflexibility increases the risk of joint and muscle injury. Flexible muscles can improve athletic performance because activities become easier and less exhausting.

Body fat is the percentage of fat the body contains. For example, a 150 pound person with 10% body fat has 15 pounds of body fat.

A small amount of essential fat is needed to help regulate body temperature, protect and insulate organs and serve as an energy source.

When a person expresses a desire to lose weight, this usually means a desire to lose body fat.

A measurement of body fat based on weight and height, used to categorize weight and assess health risks.

Measures the circumference of your waist, indicating the amount of fat around your abdomen.

Refers to fat accumulated in the abdominal region, linked to increased risk of health problems.

A recommendation to reduce weight when BMI falls into the overweight or obese category and there are additional health risks like high cholesterol or hypertension.

The amount of body fat naturally increases with age.