Body Composition Study Guide

A healthy body composition would be considered having a lower percentage of lean muscle tissue and a higher percentage of body fat.

• True
• False

What does BMI stand for?

• Body Measurement Index
• Body Mass Identifier
• Body Mass Index
• Body Measurement Identifier

Given the same BMI, women have about ____ body fat than men.

• 10% Less
• 20% Less
• 20% More
• 10% More

Genes account for what percentage of an individual's likelihood of becoming overweight?

• 10-30%
• 30-50%
• 40-70%
• 60-90%

What is a Calorie surplus and how does it affect your body composition?

What type of exercises in particular help prevent muscle loss as you lose weight?

• Cardio Vascular Endurance
• Flexibility
• Plyometrics
• Strength Training

A BMI between 18.5 - 24.9 would be deemed...

• Normal
• Underweight
• Overweight
• Obese

10-13% body fat in females would be described as...

• Essential Fat
• Athletes
• Fitness
• Average

Which body type has a naturally fast metabolism making it difficult to gain mass?

• Endomorph
• Ectomorph
• Mesomorph
• Apple shaped