HP 103 Study Guide 3 - HP 103 Introduction to Physical...

HP 103
Introduction to Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Exam 3 Study Guide
CH 13 – Body Composition
- People vary in body weight from day to day and even hour to hour based solely on their level of
- The body mass index (BMI) is based on which two variables?
- Why is obesity a primary risk factor for heart disease?
- What is the main limitation of BMI as an indicator of body composition?
- Why and how does location of body fat make a difference?
- Which are the most common symptoms of bulimia?
- Why does one become obese?
- A pound of body fat contains approximately how many calories? - Which is considered the most harmful place to have excess body fat?