HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Basal Metabolic Rate, Timbits, Underweight
10 Feb 2016
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Lots of people worry about their weight. One way to determine your healthy weight is with a chart: men"s weight would generally be at higher end, women"s weight would generally be at lower end. But a healthy weight is more than just a weight-to-height. Refers to a body weight greater than expected for a specific height (usually determined with a standard height-weight chart) It is possible to be overweight without being fat (example: athletes with lean muscle mass), but body fat is usually the case of overweight. An excessive accumulation of body fat beyond what is considered healthy for a person of a certain age and sex. Clicker question: a healthy amount of body fat for a typical young adult (20-29 year-old) male is: Clicker question: a healthy amount of body fat for a typical young adult (20-29 year-old) female is: Fat-free mass consists of muscle, bones, body organs (heart, liver, kidneys), and body water.
