Body Composition

Body Composition: a measure of how much body fat you have, as compared to muscle and bone

Desirable Fat Ranges Acceptable –Men 18-25% –Women 25-31% Obese –Men > 26% –Women > 32%

Where is Fat Stored? Visceral Fat: –Fat stored deep in the abdomen and around the organs Fat you CAN’T pinch Subcutaneous Fat: –Fat stored under skin throughout the body Fat you CAN pinch

Underweight: Too little body fat to maintain health Health issues: –Eating disorders –Nutrient deficiencies –Calorie deficiencies –Decrease muscle mass –Heart complications

Overweight: Weighing 10% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight Obesity: Weighing 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight

Morbid Obesity: Exceeds 100% of ideal body weight Health Consequences: –Heart disease –High blood pressure –Stroke –High cholesterol –Type II Diabetes

BMI: ratio of your weight to your height Waist to Hip Ratio: measures distribution rather than percentage of body fat

Distribution of Fat Mesomorph: –Muscular build –Shoulders are often larger and more broad than waistline –Often times have poor flexibility

Distribution of Fat Ectomorph: –Slim build –Tall and slender –Has trouble gaining weight –Has less fat and muscle mass than other body builds

Distribution of Fat Endomorph: –Curvy body shape –Has high capacity of fat storage –More inclined to become obese

Type of Endomorph Android (apple shape) –Weight is mostly in abdominal area –Most common in men

Type of Endomorph Gynoid (pear shape) –Weight is mostly around hips –Most common in women