EXCI 252 Study Guide - Final Guide: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ct Scan, Physical Activity Level
20 Dec 2016
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Assessing body composition (pages 219 to 265) part 1. You are not expected to memorize the body density equations in table 8. 2 on page 222. If i were to include a question relating to this table, the equations would be provided. Key component of an individual"s health and physical fitness profile. Can be extracted from the fat tissues and other tissues in the body. Estimated fm = % body fat x total body weight. All fat-free tissues in the body, including water, muscle bone, connective tissue, and internal organs. Estimated ffm = total body weight - ffm. Contains the small percentage of essential fat stores. Represents an in vivo entity that remains relatively constant in its content of water, organic matter, & minerals throughout the adult"s life span. Necessary for normal physiologic functioning in men and women. Found primarly in fat cells (adipose tissue) Non-essential is in adipose tissue, in subcutaneous or visceral (around major organs)
