HLSC 1F90 Lecture 13: Lecture 13 jan 7
21 Jan 2016
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Lots of people worry about their weight. One way to determine your healthy weight is with a chart like this: Men"s weight would generally be at a higher end. Women"s weight would be generally at the lower end. But a healthy weight is more that just weight-to-height. Refers to a body weight greater than expected for a specific height (usually determined with a standard height-weight chart) It is possible to be overweight without being fat (e. g. , athletes with lean muscle mass), but body fat is usually the cause of overweight. An excessive accumulation of body fat beyond what"s considered healthy for a person of a certain age and sex. Fat-free mass consists of muscle, bones, body organs (e. g. , heart, liver, kidneys), and body water. Body fat includes essential fat and storage fat. Necessary for healthy physiological functioning, such as nerve conduction | necessary for cushioning and insulation of internal organs.
