Body composition

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Body Composition

Body composition refers to the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body. It can be divided into two components: fat mass and fat-free mass. Fat mass includes all the fat tissue in the body, while fat-free mass includes everything else, such as muscles, bones, and organs.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈbɒdi kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "body composition" is derived from the English words "body" and "composition". "Body" comes from the Old English "bodig", meaning "trunk or chest", while "composition" comes from the Latin "compositio", meaning "a putting together".

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