HSS 1101 Study Guide - Body Fat Percentage, Coronary Artery Disease, Hydrostatic Weighing
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Overweight and obesity: overweight: weight greater than expected for specific height, obesity: excessive accumulation of body fat. Cancer, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, and osteoarthritis. Table 6. 1 : body fat percentage norms for men and women. Body mass index (bmi): weight to height. >30 = obese (three classes of obesity) Measurement: energy from a food one kilogram of fat = approximately 7000 calories. Basal metabolic rate (bmr); resting metabolic rate (rmr) 60 minutes of moderate intensity activity daily. Cardiorespiratory, strength exercises; use large muscle groups. = more harmful than helpful to health, is rarely successful in long term, adverse health conditions (metabolism, cardiovascular) , contributes to development of eating disorders. Plans with choices (do not sacrifice enjoyment) Ketosis: fat used as main fuel source. Glycemic load guidelines: > choose plants: beans, instead of meats > eat nuts > mix carbs with other foods > choose whole grains > regular physical activity. Children of obese parents: increased risk of obesity.