Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: British Virgin Islands, Dysphonia, Overeaters Anonymous
27 Feb 2014
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Fat-free mass: composed of all the body"s tissue, organ tissues and teeth. Subcutaneous fat: the fat just beneath the skin; critical for normal body functioning. Visceral fat: the fat inside the abdominal wall and around the internal organs; an excess leads to a greater risk of heart disease, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. Ectopic fat: the fat located on or within organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain; increases the risk for metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and stroke. 1 kilogram of fat is equal to 7000 calories. Percent body fat: the percentage of total body weight that is composed of fat. Overweight: body weight that falls above the recommended range for good health. Obesity: the condition of having an excess of nonessential body fat; having a body mass index of 30 or greater or having a percent body fat greater than about 25% for men and 33% for women.
