This document discusses body composition and ideal weights. It defines obesity and provides ideal body fat percentages for men and women. It notes issues with solely relying on height and weight charts, and recommends also considering body fat percentage and fitness level. The document discusses different methods for measuring body fat, such as skin fold tests and hydrostatic weighing. It defines Body Mass Index (BMI) and categories of risk. However, BMI may incorrectly classify some, like athletes. The document stresses that weight loss goals should target fat loss rather than just weight loss to preserve lean muscle mass.

1. Body CompositionIdealNon-Ideal

2. ObesityObesity is defined as the accumulation of excess fat for one’s age and body type which is determined by hydrostatic weighing or skin fold measures.Ideal Body Fat % For College Students:Men 11-15%Women 18-22%Men with 23% and Women with 28% are considered in the Obese category

3. Ideal Weight Based on HeightFor Women For Men

4. Problems With ChartsPeople place far too much emphasis on charts

5. Experts would rather people not look at their actual weight

6. Body weight does not tell us what is really important

7. How much body fat the person has and how fit they are.

8. Non-Caucasians are underrepresented

9. Age is not considered

10. Desirable weights are too high for young people and too low for elderly

11. They only are accurate for mid age peopleBody Fat PercentagesAdipose tissue is fatty tissue -Most fatty tissue lies right under the skinWhen looking at goal setting you should look at the amount of fat that you have not your body weight One simple way to measure body fat is to pinch certain areas