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This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to body composition, metabolic rates, and nutritional guidelines, helping students prepare for their exam.
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Bod Pod Measurement
A method of determining body composition that involves using a chamber to measure air displacement.
BMI
A measure that calculates body mass index, typically used to assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
Body Composition
The ratio of fat to lean muscle in a person's body.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by an obsession with appearance and a distorted view of oneself, often fixating on a minor or imagined flaw.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
The rate of energy expenditure of a body at complete rest in a neutral environment.
Leptin
A hormone that suppresses appetite and food intake while stimulating energy expenditure.
Set Point Theory
The theory that the body has an internal thermostat that strives to maintain weight within a certain range.
Female Athlete Triad
A condition characterized by a pattern of low food intake, menstrual dysfunction, and poor bone density in female athletes.
Obesogenic Environment
An environment that promotes excessive food intake and a lifestyle with little or no physical activity.
Healthy Weight
A relative term that can vary, defined generally as having a BMI within a certain range.
Risks of Being Overweight
Includes hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer development, and more.
Risks of Being Underweight
Includes vitamin and mineral deficiencies, lowered immunity, and thermoregulation issues.
Methods to Assess Weight
Includes BMI calculations, which have pros and cons regarding their effectiveness and accuracy.
Body Composition Assessment Methods
Different methods include air displacement (Bod Pod), hydrostatic weighing, DXA, and circumferential measurements.
Energy Balance
The relationship between calories consumed and calories expended; crucial for weight management.
Total Energy Needs
Includes basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges)
Guidelines outlining the recommended percentage of calories that should come from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Initial Weight Loss
Often involves a significant loss of water weight in the early stages of dieting.