Body Composition

Question 1

What are the categories for BMI?

Answer 1

<18.5 underweight
18.5-24.9 Normal
25 - 29.9 overweight
30 - 35 Obese I
35 - 39.0 Obese II
>40 extreme obesity (Class III)

Question 2

What are the categories for Waist circumference?

Answer 2

greater risk of TYpe 2 diabetes, dyslipedemia, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease with

> 102 cm (40 inches) for men
88 cm (35 inches) for women

Question 3

what are the 7 common sites for testing skin folds?

Answer 3

Abdominal
Triceps
Chest/pec
Midaxillary
Subscapular
Suprailiac
Thigh

Question 4

What are the 5 rules for the bioelectrical protocal?

Answer 4

1. abstain from eating or drinking 4 hours prior
2. no vigiorous activity within 12 hours prior
3. urinate 30 minutes prior
4. avoid alcohol 48 hours prior
5. avoid excessive water intake prior to testing