Which of the Following Statements About the Fat Compartment and the Fat-Free

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the fat compartment and the fat-free compartment of the body is false?

• A) The fat compartment consists of stored triglycerides and support structures, while the fat-free compartment consists of muscle, water, and bone.
• B) The amount of energy stored in the fat compartment is genetically determined and unchangeable, while the amount of fat-free mass can be increased through exercise.
• C) Recommendations for body fat levels are: between 12 and 20% of total body weight for men and between 20 and 30% of total body weight for women.
• D) The proportions of fat mass and fat-free mass change throughout the life cycle.

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Literate

Having the ability to read and write, or being knowledgeable in a particular area or field.

Jubilee Singers

A group of African American singers from Fisk University who toured the United States and Europe in the late 19th century, introducing audiences to spirituals and raising funds for their institution.

Fisk University

A historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee, known for its rich history and as the origin of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Black Spirituals

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