chap 3

Question 1

what is ffm

Answer 1

fat free mass

Question 2

fat free mass is

Answer 2

metabolically active tissue allows our body to perform work

Question 3

essential fat percentage to know

Answer 3

10-13 for woman

2-5 for men

Question 4

body mass index is used for

Answer 4

assess weight relative to height

Question 5

bmi fails to do what

Answer 5

distinguish between body fat muscle mass or bone

Question 6

how to calculate bmi

Answer 6

divide body weight in pounds by 2.2 to convert to kilograms

multiply height in inches by 2.54 to convert to height in cm

divide height in cm by 100 to convert to height in m

multiply the result of step 3 by itself to get the square of the height measurement

divide result of step 1 by result of step 4 to determine bmi

Question 7

normal bmi is what

Answer 7

18.5-24.9

Question 8

hydrostatic or underwater weighing does what

Answer 8

individual is submerged and weighed under water

Question 9

what is the gold standard of measurment

Answer 9

hydrostatic weighing

Question 10

air plethysmography is also known as

Answer 10

the bod pod

Question 11

tinita hydration fat. overhydration does what

dehydration does what

Answer 11

overhydration underestimates hydration fat

dehydration overestimates hydration fat