14_Body Composition

Which adipose tissue is stored under the skin?

• abdominal

• subcutaneous

• visceral

• fat-free mass

Which of the following body composition assessments is a ratio between a person's height and mass?

• body mass index

• skinfold thickness

• waist-to-hip ratio

• all of the listed

Which body composition assessment passes low-level electrical current through the body?

• dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

• bioelectrical impedance

• hydrostatic weighing

• MRI

Which of the following are major schools of thought between energy balance and weight loss? Select all that apply.

• energy in vs energy out

• basal metabolic rate

• quality of diet and exercise

• metabolic rate

Which of the following are benefits of fat? Select all that apply.

• forms cell membranes

• critical for brain health

• protects bones and organs

• insulation