Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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Body Composition
A
the relative amounts of fat and fat-free mass in the body
2
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Overweight
A
a weight above the recommended level for health
3
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Obese
A
an excessive amount of fat in the body, typically above 25% for men and 35% for women
4
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Essential Fat
A
body fat that is necessary for physiological functioning
5
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Storage Fat
A
Excess fat reserves stored in the body’s adipose tissue
6
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Adipose Tissue
A
Tissue where fat is stored in the body
