1. BODY COMPOSITION AND WEIGHT CONTROL Created By: Courtney Ammons Mechelle Belle Mike Key

2. Chapter Overview What you are expected to learn!!! The characteristics of the three body types.The characteristics of the three body types. How you determine how much of your body is fat and how much is lean body mass.How you determine how much of your body is fat and how much is lean body mass. The medical problems that are associated with excessive body fat.The medical problems that are associated with excessive body fat. Why fat teenagers are likely to become fat adults.Why fat teenagers are likely to become fat adults. The difference between being overweight and obese.The difference between being overweight and obese. Three methods you can use to lose weight.Three methods you can use to lose weight. Why permanent weight control is best achieved by a combination of diet and exercise.Why permanent weight control is best achieved by a combination of diet and exercise.

3. ENDOMORPH High percentage of body fatHigh percentage of body fat Short neckShort neck Large abdomenLarge abdomen Wide hipsWide hips Round, full buttocksRound, full buttocks Short, heavy legsShort, heavy legs A pear shaped appearanceA pear shaped appearance

4. MESOMORPH Firm well developed musclesFirm well developed muscles Large bonesLarge bones Broad shouldersBroad shoulders Muscular armsMuscular arms Trim waistTrim waist Muscular buttocksMuscular buttocks Powerful legsPowerful legs

5. ECTOMORPH Small bonesSmall bones Thin musclesThin muscles Slender arms and legsSlender arms and legs Narrow chestNarrow chest Round shouldersRound shoulders Flat abdomenFlat abdomen Small buttocksSmall buttocks

6. LEAN BODY MASS VERSUS BODY FAT Your lean body mass and your body fat make up what is called body composition. Your lean body mass and your body fat make up what is called body composition. Lean body mass is muscle tissue such as bones, ligaments, and tendons.Lean body mass is muscle tissue such as bones, ligaments, and tendons. Body fat results from stored calories not being burned up.Body fat results from stored calories not being burned up. When determining your lean body mass you have to know your percentage of body fat and from there you can find your lean body mass.When determining your lean body mass you have to know your percentage of body fat and from there you can find your lean body mass. Example: a person weighs 140 and have 20%body fat then 28 pounds of weight is fat 140x20%=28 the other 80%is lean body massExample: a person weighs 140 and have 20%body fat then 28 pounds of weight is fat 140x20%=28 the other 80%is lean body mass

7. OVERWEIGHT VERSUS OBESE Overweight people are those that who exceed their desirable body weight by 10%According to height and weight charts (do not tell you how much of your body weight is fat). You can be overweight on height and weight charts and still have an acceptable body weight.Overweight people are those that who exceed their desirable body weight by 10%According to height and weight charts (do not tell you how much of your body weight is fat). You can be overweight on height and weight charts and still have an acceptable body weight. Obese people are those who have excessive body fat. You can be obese without being overweight. It’s about the excesssive body weight you have not how heavy you are that is important to your health and appearance.Obese people are those who have excessive body fat. You can be obese without being overweight. It’s about the excesssive body weight you have not how heavy you are that is important to your health and appearance.

8. IDEAL BODY WEIGHT The amount you would weigh if you have the appropriate amount of body fat is your idea body weight. Also it has been described as the weight at which you look good and feel the most comfortable with. Your proper or idea body fat varies on your age and sex. There is no single idea body weight for people with the same body size and shape.The amount you would weigh if you have the appropriate amount of body fat is your idea body weight. Also it has been described as the weight at which you look good and feel the most comfortable with. Your proper or idea body fat varies on your age and sex. There is no single idea body weight for people with the same body size and shape.

9. Acceptable Ranges of Body Fat AGEMALESFEMALES UP TO 30 9% - 15% 14% - 21% 30-50 11% - 17% 15% - 23% 50 AND UP 12% - 19% 16% - 25%

10. Methods Of Measuring Body Fat Underwater weighing is the most accurate for testing body fat.Underwater weighing is the most accurate for testing body fat. Skinfold measurements which requires the use of an instrument called a skinfold caliper.Skinfold measurements which requires the use of an instrument called a skinfold caliper. Body circumference measurements is the least accurate method.Body circumference measurements is the least accurate method.

11. Importance of weight control In the United States weight control is a major health problem. An estimate of half the adults in this country are overweight. American youth are fatter than they have been at any time in the past 30 years. Increased mechanization, more leisure time, less physical activity, no knowledge of weight control are reasons for the growing numbers of overweight youth.In the United States weight control is a major health problem. An estimate of half the adults in this country are overweight. American youth are fatter than they have been at any time in the past 30 years. Increased mechanization, more leisure time, less physical activity, no knowledge of weight control are reasons for the growing numbers of overweight youth.

12. EXCESSIVE BODY FAT IS UNHEALTHY Some body fat is necessary but excess body fat is bad for your health. People with excessive fat have a greater likelihood of developing medical problems.Some body fat is necessary but excess body fat is bad for your health. People with excessive fat have a greater likelihood of developing medical problems. Health hazards from excessive fat include: breathing difficulties, kidney disorders, diabetes, surgical risk, cancer, pregnancy problems, high blood pressure, ect.Health hazards from excessive fat include: breathing difficulties, kidney disorders, diabetes, surgical risk, cancer, pregnancy problems, high blood pressure, ect.

13. Weight Loss, Weight Gain, and Weight Maintenance Weight Loss- you must unbalance your caloric intake or output to have weight loss. To lose a pound a week you could eat 500 calories less each dayWeight Loss- you must unbalance your caloric intake or output to have weight loss. To lose a pound a week you could eat 500 calories less each day Weight Gain- you must also unbalance your caloric intake to gain weight. You could eat 500 more calories each day than your average daily caloric outputWeight Gain- you must also unbalance your caloric intake to gain weight. You could eat 500 more calories each day than your average daily caloric output Weight Maintenance-To maintain weight your average daily caloric intake should be the same as your average daily output.Weight Maintenance-To maintain weight your average daily caloric intake should be the same as your average daily output.

14. Permanent Weight Control Method Maintaining your idea body weight can be achieved through three methods: diet, exercise, and a combination of diet and exercise.Maintaining your idea body weight can be achieved through three methods: diet, exercise, and a combination of diet and exercise. Why diet and exercise is the best method:Why diet and exercise is the best method: The combined method is that neither food reduction or increased exercise needs to be as done as much when they are practiced alone.The combined method is that neither food reduction or increased exercise needs to be as done as much when they are practiced alone. Weight loss is mostly fat when you use this method you lose lean body tissue also.Weight loss is mostly fat when you use this method you lose lean body tissue also. Dieting alone slows your metabolism exercise speeds up metabolism, burns calories, decreases body fat.Dieting alone slows your metabolism exercise speeds up metabolism, burns calories, decreases body fat. Last but not least combining diet and exercise is the improvement of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.Last but not least combining diet and exercise is the improvement of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.