Glucose is the main type of sugar in the blood and is the major source of energy for the body's cells. Glucose comes from the foods we eat or the body can make it from other substances. Glucose is carried to the cells through the bloodstream. Several hormones, including insulin, control glucose levels in the blood.
False. Adolescents need the same amount of physical activity that adults do. The only thing that varies is the beneficial effects that exercise brings and the overall physical effect it has to the body. Adolescents still have a fast metabolism which enables them to maintain their shape despite the amount of caloric intakes they've had while adults don't. Exercise duration should at least last for 30 minutes to induce physical fitness in the body and this works for young adults and mature adults alike.
The BMI for a person who is 5'4 and 160 pounds would be considered overweight.
the ideal bmi for a 5'7 person would be 19-24.
17-30% is ideal body fat for adult. women and 11-20% for adult men.
- a person who is UNDERWEIGHT is 15-20% below ideal body weight.
-bioelectrical impedence analysis is a method of measuring BMI that uses electrodes on ankles and wrists.
