Understanding Body Composition
A Grade 7 Physical Education worksheet focusing on the components of body composition and their importance for health.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the different components of body composition and their importance for a healthy lifestyle.
1. Body composition refers to the proportion of and in the body.
2. Lean body mass includes muscles, bones, and .
3. Having a healthy body composition can reduce the risk of diseases like and .
4. Which of the following is NOT a component of lean body mass?
Muscles
Bones
Organs
Fat
5. What is considered a healthy body fat percentage range for teenage boys?
5-10%
11-17%
18-25%
26-30%
6. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a direct measure of body fat.
True
False
7. Regular physical activity can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat.
True
False
8. Briefly explain why maintaining a healthy body composition is important for overall health.
9. List two ways you can improve your body composition.
10. Look at the illustration below, which highlights different body proportions. While this illustration doesn't directly show body fat, it reminds us that our bodies are made up of different components. How does understanding these components relate to body composition?
