Jane is dieting, and Lawrence has begun a physical fitness regimen of aerobic and strength-training exercise. Explain why both should have their body composition and weight checked monthly.
What will be an ideal response?
| Answers may vary. Both of these methods can effectively cause weight loss and changes in body composition. If you are on a diet/exercise program, you should repeat your percent body fat assessment and recommended weight computations about once a month. This is important because lean body mass is affected by weight-reduction programs and amount of physical activity. As lean body mass changes, so will your recommended body weight. To make valid comparisons, use the same technique for both pre- and post-program assessments. |
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