CHAPTER 8 – STUDY GUIDE NAME_____________________
LIMITING YOUR BODY FAT THROUGH DIET AND EXERCISE
Define the term OVERWEIGHT. _____________________________________________
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What is BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) ? ___________________________________________
Identify 3 functions of BODY FAT
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The FAT found directly under the skin is called ______________________________ fat.
What is BODY COMPOSITION?
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Female average ___________ of total body wt. is fat. Women shouldn’t go below______
Male average____________of total body wt. is fat Men shouldn’t go below________
What is CALORIC BALANCE? __________________________________________________
What is a CALORIE? __________________________________________________________
What is BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR) ? ______________________________________________
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Identify three ways that you reduce your body fat?
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
One pound of fat = __________________ calories.
Identify the following two Eating Disorders
_________________________ is a disorder involving binge eating following by vomiting.
_______________ _______________is a mental disorder where a person develops an aversion to food
and a disorted body image resulting in starvation tactics
IMPORTANT! Seek help if you, or someone you know, is suffering with an eating disorder. See
page 231 for a list support organizations and informational websites.
Complete Chapter 8 activities as assigned by your instructor.
