4: Body Composition and Obesity
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Recognize the role fat plays in health and disease
- Explain the prevalence of obesity
- Compare and contrast the use of BMI and Body Composition measurements
- Describe negative health consequences of obesity and overweight
- Explain the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Identify actions that could be implemented to reduce obesity
- Recognize the signs of body dysmorphic disorders and eating disorders
How much of your body weight comes from your bones, muscles, organs, or body fat?
Have you ever tried a diet to lose weight?
Are there differences in health outcomes based on where you store body fat?
The information in this chapter comes primarily from the following websites:
- The Center for Disease Control- Overweight and Obesity
- The World Health Organization- Obesity and Overweight