SFP HE WK 13 Body Composition

Complete Activity 1 on this week's worksheet

Multiple Select

Which of the following make up lean body mass? (Select all that apply)

• Bones

• Subcutaneous fat

• Muscles

• Organs

• Visceral fat

Multiple Choice

Subcutaneous fat is:

• Fat stored in skeletal muscles

• Fat stored in the liver

• Fat stored in the abdominal cavity

• Fat stored under the skin

Multiple Choice

Visceral fat is:

• Fat stored in the liver

• Fat stored in skeletal muscles

• Fat stored under the skin

• Fat stored in the abdominal cavity

Multiple Choice

Which is the strongest predictor of chronic disease risk?

• Subcutaneous fat

• Bone density

• Visceral fat

• Muscle mass

Complete Activity 2 on this week's worksheet

Multiple Choice

What is a con of using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)?

• High radiation exposure

• Inaccurate results

• Costly and not widely available

• Time-consuming procedure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pro of measuring skinfold thickness?

• Requires skilled practitioners for accuracy

• Sensitive to measurement errors and technique

• Inexpensive and easy to administer

• Time-consuming and complex

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a con of measuring skinfold thickness?

• Inexpensive and easy to administer

• Requires skilled practitioners for accuracy

• Provides immediate results

• Non-invasive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pro of hydrostatic weighing?

• Limited availability of equipment

• Inconvenient and less comfortable for some individuals

• Accurate assessment of body composition

• Prone to errors due to residual lung volume

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a con of Air Displacement Plethysmography (BodPod)?

• Non-invasive

• Low equipment and maintenance costs

• Limited for some populations (e.g., obese individuals)

• Highly reliant on technician skill

Multiple Choice

What is one of the advantages of Air Displacement Plethysmography (BodPod) over other methods?

• It is highly invasive

• It is less reliant on technician skill

• It has low equipment costs

• It is suitable for all populations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pro of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)?

• Slow
• Non-invasive and quick

• Difficult to use
• Requires expensive equipment

Complete Activity 3 on this week's worksheet