The statement “<u>Sophie’s total body fat is 30%, which places in the healthy body fat range</u>" is false.
Further Explanation:
The percentage of body fat of human is the total amount of body fat provided by the total body mass multiplied hundred. The storage fat of the body as well as the essential fat of the body is included in the body fat percentage. The essential fat of the body is the fat which is essential for the reproductive function as well as maintaining life.
The women have higher body fat percentage than that of the men. This body fat percentage is due to the fact on women bear children in a lifetime. The storage fat of the body is the accumulated adipose tissue that is involved in the internal organs protection in the abdomen as well as chest. The healthy fat of the body range of the female's body has 17% as the lower limit and 24% as the higher limit. The BMI (body mass index) of a normal female is less than 30. The women with BMI more than 30 is considered to be obese. As per the question, Sophie's body fat is 30% which is outside the range of the healthy fat of the body.
Thus, the statement “Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places in the healthy body fat range" is false.
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Answer Details:
Grade: Senior Secondary
Subject: Health
Topic: Biomolecules
Keywords:
Body fat, body mass, essential body fat, storage body fat, adipose tissue, body mass index, internal organs, healthy body, obese, abdomen.