1. Body Composition
P.E. II

2. What is body composition?
The body is made up of many tissues: Muscle, fat, tissue, and bones
All of these tissues together make up Body Composition

3. Associated with Obesity
Health Risks
Associated with Obesity
Shorter Life Span
Higher risk of disease
Greater chance of complications during surgery
immobility

4. Fat is Necessary for: Insulator-helps body adapt to heat and cold
Shock absorber-protect body organs and bones from injury
Helps body use vitamins effectively
Used to store energy

5. Eating Disorders There are three main eating disorders:
Anorexia nervosa- severely restricting amount of food eaten, also may do extensive amounts of physical activity.
Anorexia athletica- Similar to anorexia nervosa but is common among athletes.
Bulimia- when a person binge eats and then purges after in an attempts to lose weight.

6. 25-32% for females 15-25% for males Healthy Body Fat Range
Too Little Fat can result in health problems just like having too much fat can.
The minimum amount of body fat is called Essential Body Fat. If fat levels drop below this amount then health problems result.

7. How to Assess Body Composition Underwater weighing
Skin fold Measurements
BMI scale
Height/Weight Chart
Body Measurements

8. Factors that influence
body fatness:
Portion Sizes
Types of food in diet
Fitness level
Genetics
Gender

9. Fat Facts 1 pound of fat = 3500 calories!
A person should never lose more than 2 pounds per week

10. Do not use appetite suppressant drugs!
Losing Weight Safely
Aim for gradual weight loss- no more than 2 pounds A week
Consume a high percentage of calories from complex carbs and low percentage from fat
Eat a wide variety of foods from all food groups
Exercise regularly
Do not use appetite suppressant drugs!

11. BMI - Body Mass Index
BOYS
GIRLS