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Terms in this set (39)A friend is going to a fitness facility to have her percentage body fat estimated. What information do you think it would be useful to pass onto her? There is no accurate method. Define the terms "obesity" and "fat free weight."
A MEDICAL CONDITION IN WHICH EXCESS BODY FAT HAS ACCUMULATED TO THE EXTENT THAT IT MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON HEALTH, LEADING TO REDUCED LIFE EXPECTANCY AND/OR INCREASED HEALTH PROBLEM Fat Free weight: IS ANY BODY WEIGHT NOT FROM FAT What is the difference between essential fat and storage fat? Explain gender differences in these two factors. Essential fat is fat required for life, its fat
around brain, nerves and essential organs. women have more essential fat for reproductive systems. Describe the problems with using weight-for-weight tables as a technique to determine "ideal" body composition. 1. FEW INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WELL-MUSCLED GET INACCURATELY CLASSIFIED AS A HEALTH RISK, AS THEY ARE NOT AN ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH RISK FOR AN INDIVIDUAL 2. DOES NOT CONSIDER BODY COMPOSITION (NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN FAT AND MUSCLE) 3. DATA COMES FROM WHITE, MIDDLE CLASS, AMERICAN MALES Explain the difficulty in using percent body fat as a measure of desirable body composition. percentage of fat distracts from the fact that bone density, strong muscles, good brood pressure and cardiovascular system are also important roles in health. if all these are good, body fat might not be a problem. also the healthy level of body fat % is a very large range What is the BMI of an individual who is 1.8 metres tall and weighs 85 kg? BMI = (weight in kg)/(hight in m squared) "The BMI is not a measure of body composition." Explain this statement. BMI doesn't take into consideration, muscle mass and other compositions of the body, it only take into consideration height and weight. What information do skinfold measurements give you? it gives you an estimate of subcutaneous fat (fat under the skin) but it doesn't give an accurate measure of total body fat or health. Why can waist girth and/or waist-to-hip ratio help predict potential health problems? because non essential fat, which is the fat associated with health issues is located in the abdomen and waist to hip ration takes into account this fat by measuring the waist. What pattern of fat distribution is a health risk and what fat distribution is not associated with health risks? Which individuals are more likely to have either of these two types of distributions? FAT IN DEEP ABDOMEN IS RISKY. FEMALES TEND TO HAVE A LARGER PROPORTION OF THEIR FAT IN THEIR BREASTS AND GLUTEAL-FEMORAL REGION(BUTT AND THIGHS). THIS IS CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL FAT, AS IT IS NECESSARY FOR THEIR REPRODUCTIVE CAPACITY DEXA measurements can be quite accurate. Would you advise fiends to have a DEXA assessment? Explain your answer. yes, it is accurately able to determine ur body composition, it uses X-rays to determine bone density and muscle percentage as well as fat. it is a good way to determine health. Is fitness more important the amount of adipose tissue you have? Discuss your answer. yes, fitness is more important than the amount of adipose tissue you have because it is possible to be over weight and relatively fit. some people have naturally higher adipose levels than others and can still be fit. What is the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement? What is the focus of this approach to the obesity problem? that reducing the pressure to look "fit" will reduce stress and increase self esteem which leads to better eating habits and less eating disorders. Describe how measurements like the BMI in association with the Cooper test and strength testing could be used to assess body composition. BY USING THE RATIO OF HOW "FIT" YOUR COMPARED TO THE BMI SCORE CAN GIVE A BETTER IDEA OF ONE'S BODY COMPOSITION SINCE THE LEVEL OF YOUR FITNESS IS POSITIVELY CORRELATED WITH YOUR MUSCLE MASS AND BONE DENSITY. "Body composition is not a component of fitness." Describe the arguments in favour of this statement and arguments against this statement. AGAINST; BODY COMPOSITION JUST AN ANATOMICAL SNAPSHOT OF THE BODY. ITS RELATED TO ANATOMY NOT PHYSIOLOGY Discuss the problems with yo-yo dieting and frequent weight cycling. WEIGHT FLUCTUATION HAVE BEEN LINKED TO: 1. DELETERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS 2. HIGHER ALL-CAUSE DEATH RATES 3. ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE
Briefly discuss the evidence that fitness is more important then weight in terms of positive health outcomes. 1. PEOPLE WITH HIGH BODY FAT PERCENTAGE CAN BE HEALTHY IF THEY HAVE RELATIVELY STABLE BODY WEIGHT, ACTIVE, AND EAT WELL. 2. BEING HEALTHY MEANS THE ABILIBY TO TRANSPORT BLOOD AROUND YOUR BODY EFFECIENTLY AS WELL AS TRANSPORTING NUTRIENTS AND PRODUCE THE NECESSARY HORMONES. 3. HOW MUCH BODY FAT YOU HAVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE BEING UNHEALTHY Discuss some of the factors causing so many in our society to be overweight or obese. ... What is the main reason most people start exercising? What is the problem with this outcome measure? To lose weight
Discuss the evidence that combining resistance training, aerobic conditioning, and even HIIT along with diet is the best policy to produce positive body composition changes. 1. DIET ALONE IS NOT VERY SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT BURNING EXTRA ENERGY. 2. DIET AND AEROBIC CONDITIONING MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF MUSCLE AND BONE DENSITY. 3. ALL THREE COMBINED WILL RESULT IN BETTER BODY COMPOSITION (MAINTAIN MUSCLE, BURN MORE CALORIES, LOSE FAT) How do endurance training and resistance training help with weight loss? How do they affect body composition? ... How can you trim down and yet not lose weight? 1. REGARDLESS OF TOTAL BODY WEIGHT LOSS, IF YOU LOSE BODY FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE, YOU WILL "TRIM DOWN" EVEN IF YOUR WEIGHT REMAINS CONSTANT. 2. MUSCLE IS ABOUT 18% MORE DENSE THAN FAT Explain the energy balance equation. CHANGE IN ENERGY STORES = ENERGY INTAKE - ENERGY EXPENDITURE (FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS [CONSERVATION OF ENERGY]) Research shows that severe diet restriction does not improve weight loss. Discuss why this might be the case. ...
What is the problem with the traditional view of the energy balance equation—namely that it is simply an issue of quantities? 1. THE FOOD THAT WE EAT ELICITS HORMONAL RESPONSES, WHICH DETERMINE HOW ENERGY IS STORED IN THE BODY 2. ENERGY INTAKE IS NOT INDEPENDENT OF ENERGY EXPENDITURE, AND THE TYPE OF CALORIES YOU EAT DOES AFFECT YOUR ENERGY OUTPUT (ENERGY INTAKE AND ENERGY EXPENDITURE ARE DEPENDANT VARIABLES)
What happens if you regularly eat too many high-glycemic foods? Be sure to discuss the hormonal response to such foods. 1. THE BODY SECRETES THE HORMONE, INSULIN, IN RESPONSE TO A RISE IN BLOOD SUGAR 2. THE INSULIN DRIVES THE BODY TO STORE THE EXCESS BLOOD SUGAR FAT Why does the text suggest that the quality of exercise is very important and not simply how many calories you burn during a workout? 1. HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVITIES INCRASE LEVELS OF TESTOSTERONE, INSULINE -LIKE GROWTH FACTOR, HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE, AND MANY OTHERS WHEREAS THE LOW-INTENSITY WORKOUT DOES NOT. 2. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN THE TYPE OF EXERCISE YOU DO AND THE HORMONAL RESPONSE IT GENERATES. Describe the probable effects of a high-force, low-repetition weight-training program on the body composition of a 20-year-old male. What would likely happen to his body-fat percentage if he gains 3 kg? HIS BODY FAT PERCENTRAGE WOULD BE LOWER EVEN IF HE DID GAIN 3KG OF WEIGHT. THIS WEIGHT IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE MUSCLES ARE 18% MORE DENSE THAN FAT AND HES TRAINING METHOD ENCOURAGES MUSCLE MASS GROWTH Describe the probable effects of a running program on the body composition of a 30-year-old female. What would likely have happened to her body-fat percentage if she loses 3 kg? 1. SHE WOULD HAVE LOST FAT AND MUSCLE BY ONLY DOING THE RUNNING PROGRAM. 2. THERE IS NOT MUCH SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN HER BODY-FAT PERCENTAGE SINCE SHE LOST FAT, BUT ALSO HER MUSCLE. 3. THE PROPORTION OF FAT VS. FAT-FREE WEIGHT REMAIN RELATIVELY SAME. Design an exercise program for a middle-aged female who is concerned about losing bone density as she ages. Justify your answer. ... How do endurance training and resistance training help with weight loss? How do they affect body composition? 1. TOGETHER BURN MORE CALORIES WHILE BUILDING/MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS. 2. THEREFORE THEY LOSE MORE FAT AND GAIN/MAINTAIN MUSCLE = SLIM / TRIM Describe the advice that you would give to a 26-year-old female who wants to lose 10 lbs. of excess fat. 1. EAT QUALITY FOOD (AVOID HIGH-GLYCEMIC FOOD) 2. EXERCISE BOTH IN AEROBIC TRAINING AND RESISTANCE TRAINING. In order to lose 15 pounds of excess fat, a sedentary 30-year-old female decides to decrease her caloric intake to 600 kcal per day. Using only this method, she plans to lose 15.5 lbs. in 5.5 weeks. Is this a weight-loss method that you would recommend? Give reasons to justify your answer. Note: this diet would be classified s having a severe calorie restriction. 1. CHILDREN GROW DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF HORMONES. THEY DO NOT THINK "I BETTER EAT A LOT BECAUSE IM GROWING". 2. HORMONES STIMULATE THEIR APPETITE AND DICTATE HOW THIS "EXCESS" OF NUTRIENTS IS STORED. 3. WHEN CHILDREN EAT AND EXERCISE PROPERLY, THE GROWTH WILL BE PRIMARILY VERTICAL AND INCLUDE MUSCLE, BONE, AND ORGAN GROWTH.?? A 49-year-old accountant says to you: "When I was young, it seemed that I could eat as much as I wanted without gaining weight. Why does everything that I eat now seem to turn to fat?" Describe the answer that you would give to this person. ... Does "slow and steady" burn more fat? 1. NO, HIGHER INTENSITY BURNS MORE FAT SINCE IT IS MEASURED BY HOW MUCH OXYGEN YOU UTILIZE WHILE EXERCISING. 2. HIGH INTENSITY = MORE OXYGEN CONSUMED = MORE FAT BURNED A friend wants you to go to a "fat-burner" exercise class with her. This class has a fairly low-intensity level and you find that you could work at a higher intensity. When you tell your friend this she says that you will not lose as much fat if you work at the higher intensity and that this class is a better option for weight management. Explain what your response to her would be. ... Would an exercise program that included high-intensity interval training be a good choice for weight loss? ... Does spot reduction work? Explain. ... A friend tells you, "It takes a ridiculous amount of physical activity to lose a pound of fat, so only diet is important in weight loss." How would you respond to this statement? 1. WITH HIGHER-INTENSITY WORK, YOU WORK AT MUCH HIGHER METABOLIC RATES AND YOUR METABOLISM STAYS HIGHER FOR LONGER AFTER THE WORKOUT. 2. 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Exercise can help burn off the excess calories you can't cut through diet alone. Exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including boosting your mood, strengthening your cardiovascular system and reducing your blood pressure. Exercise can also help in maintaining weight loss.
What are the three factors to losing weight?The 3 Most Important Factors for Weight/Fat Loss. Calories Deficit.. Exercise.. What are reasonable strategies for achieving and maintaining weight loss?Activity that uses 1,500 to 2,000 calories per week is recommended for maintaining weight loss. Adults should try to get at least 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous level physical activity at least 3 to 4 times per week. Diet and exercise are vital strategies for losing and maintaining weight.
What is the most effective method for weight loss and weight maintenance available quizlet?Exercise regularly. Make small and comfortable changes in diet and exercise.
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