Body Composition and Disease…

· The human body is made up of water, protein, minerals and fat. The water protein and minerals make up the fat free mass (FFM) of the body, and the fat makes up the fat mass.

· Body composition is a measurement of a person’s fat mass and fat free mass (lean mass).

BMI is a common method of measuring body composition as it is fat and easy. Although not the most accurate, it can still provide some beneficial information.

BMI = Weight (Kg)/height (m)²

What is your BMI?

________Kg/m²

Talk to your doctor or trainer about measuring your body composition. It can provide important information that could alter your health and overall quality of life

Measuring body composition…

· BMI (Body mass index)

· Hydrostatic weighing

· Skinfold thickness

· DEXA

· Electrical impedance

· Bod-Pod (air–displacement plethysmography)

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Body composition changes with age…

Fat mass generally increases, and muscle mass decreases with age. This means you are at a higher risk of becoming obese. However, it does not mean you will become obese. You can control whether you do or not.

Diseases related to obesity:

· Gallbladder disease and gallstones

· Gout

· Respiratory problems

· Musculoskeletal

Body fat percentage that is too high or too low puts you at risk for many diseases as well as reduced overall quality of life.

· Cardiovascular disease

· Stroke

· Hypertension

· Type 2 diabetes

· Some types of cancer

What Can YOU do?

Just being here, you are already being pro-active at managing your body composition and being the healthiest “you” possible. You can also ensure you get:

· Proper nutrition

· Physical activity

· Sleep

· Decrease stress