Chapter 11

Question 1

Weight

Answer 1

essential fat- fat incorporated in various tissues of
the body
adipose tissue- connective tissue in which fat is stored.
subcutaneous fat- fat located under the skin.
visceral fat- fat located around major organs
percent body fat- the percentage of total body weight that is composed of fat.
overweight- body weight above the recommended range for good health.
obesity- severe overweight, excessive
accumulation of body fat

Question 2

BMI

Answer 2

measure of relative body weight that takes into account height

Question 3

Body composition analysis

Answer 3

skinfold measurement, BIA, scanning procedures

Question 4

Diabetes

Answer 4

disrupts normal metabolism

type 2 associated with obesity

Question 5

Fat distribution

Answer 5

android obesity- fat in abdominal area

gynoid obesity- hips, butt, thighs

Question 6

body image

Answer 6

perceptions, images, thoughts, etc on your body

Question 7

bad things with low level body fat

Answer 7

circulatory, immune, and reproductive problems

Question 8

factors that influence body fat

Answer 8

genetic- if parents are obese, child most likely will be
physiological- metabolism, resting metabolic rate(energy needed for vital functions), hormones, adipose cells
lifestyle- eating, physical activity
psychological

Question 9

adopting healthy lifestyle

Answer 9

for weight management- total calories, portion sizes, calorie density, eating habits
physical activity
thinking/emotions
coping strategies- effective ones to deal with stress

Question 10

overcoming weight problem

Answer 10

do it yourself
dietary supplements
weight loss programs
prescriptions
surgery

Question 11

eating disorders

Answer 11

anorexia- don’t eat enough food, binge and purge, prevent themselves from eating
bulimia- recurrent episodes of binging then drinking
binge eating disorder- lack of control over eating