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Kean University Measurements of Body Fat Discussion Questions

Kean University Measurements of Body Fat Discussion Questions

Question Description

I’m working on a science multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

  1. What waist girth in men and women is related to an increased obesity-related risk of disease?
    1. What are the average waist-to-hip ratios in young (20-29 years old) men and women?
    2. What is the value of waist-to-height ratio used to distinguish between higher and lower risk of disease?
    3. How is skinfold thickness affected by age?
    4. What is the rationale for using girths measurement to estimate percent body fat?
    5. How well do percent body fats estimated by skinfolds/Girth measurements correlates with those measured hydrostatically?