Body composition
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".
Related Terms
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure that uses your weight and height to calculate if your weight is healthy.
- Lean Body Mass: The amount of weight you carry on your body that isn't fat.
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories your body needs to perform basic, life-sustaining functions.
- Body Fat Percentage: The percentage of your total body mass that is made up of fat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Body composition
- Wikipedia's article - Body composition
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