This document covers body composition, including the types of fat, importance of body fat percentage, and factors affecting it. It explains methods for measuring body fat percentage and discusses Body Mass Index (BMI) as a general health indicator. Additionally, it highlights the role of calories in energy balance and health.
This document covers body composition, including the types of fat, importance of body fat percentage, and factors affecting it. It explains methods for measuring body fat percentage and discusses Body Mass Index (BMI) as a general health indicator. Additionally, it highlights the role of calories in energy balance and health.
This document covers body composition, including the types of fat, importance of body fat percentage, and factors affecting it. It explains methods for measuring body fat percentage and discusses Body Mass Index (BMI) as a general health indicator. Additionally, it highlights the role of calories in energy balance and health.
This document covers body composition, including the types of fat, importance of body fat percentage, and factors affecting it. It explains methods for measuring body fat percentage and discusses Body Mass Index (BMI) as a general health indicator. Additionally, it highlights the role of calories in energy balance and health.
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Body Composition and
Body fat Percentage
Module 5 In this lesson • Explain body composition and related terms; • Enjoy a variety of physical activities with understanding; • Perform a variety of physical fitness test using correct techniques; • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and skills acquired in various physical fitness; and • Measure their own body fat percentage using an accepted method Body composition Body composition is a combination of fat and tissues in your body. 2 Types of Fat in Human Body Body Fat can be found in muscle tissue, under the skin or around the organ. Storage Body Fat also known as lean tissue, includes bone, water, muscle, organ, and tissue. Lean tissues are “metabolically active, burning calories for energy, while body fat is not.” (Scott, 2018). Importance of Body Composition
Body composition is essential in
health and fitness as it describes the proportion of fat, bone, and muscle in the body. Body fat percentage is particularly important for assessing overall health. Importance of Body Composition
Since muscle is denser than fat,
analyzing body fat helps in evaluating one's health status and making recommendations. People of the same height and weight can have different health concerns due to variations in body composition. Factors Affecting Body Composition 1. Age - humans lose muscle mass as they age. 2. Sex - women have more body fat than men. 3. Genes - play a role in whether you are biologically lean or have a tendency to gain fat. 4. Hormones - can impact on water retention Body Fat Percentage (BFP) It is the body composition indicator that reflects how much bodyweight is fat. The percentage of the body that is not fat is called lean mass.
Body Fat Percentage Formula:
Total Mass of Fat ÷ Total Body Mass x 100.
Body Fat Percent Norms for Men and Woman Description women Men
Essential fat 10% to 13% 2% to 5 %
Athletes 14% to 20% 6% to 14%
Fitness 21% to 24% 14% to 17%
Acceptable 25% to 31% 18% to 24%
Obese Over 32% Over 25
Methods of Measuring Body Fat Percentage
Skinfold Calipers
a tool used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat, or fat under the skin Methods of Measuring Body Fat Percentage
Bioelectric Impedance
a tool used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat, or fat under the skin Methods of Measuring Body Fat Percentage
Hydrostatic Weighing In this technique the body's density is measured by obtaining the difference of body weight in air and under water using Archimedes principle. Methods of Measuring Body Fat Percentage DEXA Scan A special type of X-ray that measures how strong your bones are. Doctors use it to check for bone loss and conditions, that makes bones weak and more likely to break. Body Mass Index Is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of a person. BMI is sometimes misunderstood as a measured indicator of body fat. BMI is just a weight-to-height ratio. It is a method for determining adult weight status and general health in big populations.
Formula: BMI= weight in kilogram/ (height in
meter)². A Word About Calories A calorie is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1°C, equal to one thousand small calories and often used to measure the energy value of foods (°Calorie - Oxford Dictionary, 2020), The amount of energy in the foods and beverages you eat and drink is measured by your calorie intake. A Word About Calories Calories are really not necessarily bad for you. You only have to take them in modernization. Your body requires calorie-based sustenance. Consuming to many calories might lead to health issues and weight gain if you do not burn enough calories through physical activity. thank you!
