Chapter 7: Flash Card Chapter Review

Physical Education Ped 116 with Freedman at Northern Virginia Community College

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By: Ashley Lawrence
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Get Fit, Stay Well Brief Edition
Get Fit, Stay Well!
Created: 2011-10-05
Size: 4 flashcards
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Why do body size, shape and composition matter:

can help you assess your health risks

can help motivate healthy behavior change

How can you evaluate your body size and shape:

Calculate (BMI)

Measure body circumferences

Identify body’s pattern of fat distribution

What methods are used to assess body composition:

Skinfold measurements
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Hydrostatic weighing
Air displacement (Bod Pod)
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Estimates from circumferences or BMI

How can you evaluate and change your body composition:

Determine if % body fat is w/in healthy range
Set reasonable body composition goals
Follow exercise & nutrition plan
Monitor body size, shape & composition

About this deck

By: Ashley Lawrence
Textbook:

GET FIT, STAY WELL

Get Fit, Stay Well Brief Edition
Get Fit, Stay Well!
Created: 2011-10-05
Size: 4 flashcards
Views: 10

About StudyBlue

“Simply amazing. The flash cards are smooth, there are many different types of studying tools, and there is a great search engine. I praise you on the awesomeness.”
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