diff --git a/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md b/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md index db5c012..ca84920 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md @@ -61,4 +61,19 @@ Not always accurate for: - Normal weight obesity refers to a normal body weight as measured by BMI, but they actually have higher body fat - Comes with an associated risk of insulin resistance - Diabetes -- Coronary artery disease \ No newline at end of file +- Coronary artery disease + +# Body Composition and Fat Distribution +- Body composition is the relative and absolute measurement of body tissues, usually expressed as a percent body fat +- Adipose tissue refers to fat cells +- Total body fat refers to to adipose tissue and essential fat +- Essential fat is fat that is vital for survival; found in cell membranes, certain bones, and nervous tissue. +- **Subcutaneous** is fat accumulation of adipose tissue cells in the tissue under the skin. + - This layer helps to: + - *Insulate the body against cold temps* + - *Protect the body from bumps and bruises* +- **Visceral fat** is the accumulation of adipose cells under the abdominal muscles and over the digestive organs to protect them + +- Types of obesity + - **Apple shaped (Central body)**: Centeral body obesity: Risk of heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, HTN, cancer + - **Gynoid (Pear shaped)**: Not associated w/ Chronic Disease Risk \ No newline at end of file