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Energy expenditure from VO2 and VCO2 - Answer-on paper How do you calculate BMI? - Answer-(weight (lbs) * 703)/(ht(inches)^2) How many calories is in a pound? Why is that important? - Answer-3500. If a person knows how many calories they're burning, it could be a good tool for weight loss. How would you define resting metabolic rate? - Answer-The calories being burned outside of physical activity What are the seven skin fold sites and what are their directions? - Answer-1. Abdomen (vertical) 2. Triceps (vertical) 3. Chest (diagonal) 4. Subscapular (diagonal) 5. Midaxillary (vertical) 6. Suprailliac (diagonal) 7. Thigh (vertical) What does RER do over the course of progressive exercise? - Answer-Goes up as it starts to rely more on carbs What does the BodPod directly measure? What do skin folds measure? Bioelectrical impedance? - Answer-BodPod: volume Skinfolds: subcutaneous fat B.I. - impedance of the current through the body What is a MET? - Answer-Oxygen consumption at rest (3.5 )What is BMI? What are the classifications? - Answer-Ratio of height and weight Normal: 18.5-24.9 Overweight: 25-29.9 What is meant by essential fat? - Answer-Fat that is needed for the body to undergo its normal functions What is sarcopenia? Why is it important to body composition? - Answer-Muscle loss with aging. When sarcopenia takes muscle away, resting metabolic rates decline What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - Answer-To detect those who are high risk to see if they're ready for exercise What is the RER representation of fats? CHO? - Answer-Fats: .7 CHO: 1.0 When is BMI most accurate? - Answer-On a population standpoint