KINS 2295 Lecture Notes - Electrical Resistance And Conductance, Biceps, Body Composition
Document Summary
Measurement of body size and proportions including skinfolds thicknesses, circumferences, bony widths and lengths, height, and body weight. The two component model separate into fat and fat-free mass of which the body is composed. The main compositions of fat-free mass are bones, muscle, organs, and connective tissues. Essential fat is required for normal physical function. cell membrane, hormones and transport of fat soluble vitamins. Storage fat is fat stored in adipose tissue for energy supply purposes normally located beneath the skin. Males on average is taller, stronger, and have lower total body fat content. Males have 12% body fat but only 3% essential fat. Females on the other hand have 15% body fat but they have. Male type obesity is when excess fat is stored on the upper torso - apple shape- Female types obesity is when excess fat is stored below the waist in the thighs and hips -pear shape- When a person have too much excess fat storage.
