As a young adult, Mr Lowery was an athletic manHe lifted weightsjogged several times per weekplayed recreational baseball, and coached his kids little league teamsAt age Mr. Lowery was weighed 196 pounds, had a waist circumference of 34 inches, and had 19% body fatNow that he is 70 years old, arthritis in his hips and knees limits his mobility and he is not as active as he used to beOver the past three decades, he has gained 40 pounds, his waist circumference is now 45 inches and his body fat percentage is 33%What term best describes the changes in body composition exemplified by Mr. Lowery ?

As a young adult, Mr Lowery was an athletic manHe lifted weightsjogged several times per weekplayed recreational baseball, and coached his kids little league teamsAt age Mr. Lowery was weighed 196 pounds, had a waist circumference of 34 inches, and had 19% body fatNow that he is 70 years old, arthritis in his hips and knees limits his mobility and he is not as active as he used to beOver the past three decades, he has gained 40 pounds, his waist circumference is now 45 inches and his body fat percentage is 33%What term best describes the changes in body composition exemplified by Mr. Lowery ?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter10: Fitness And Nutrition

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