Health Online
Men, Women, and Body Fat
Step 1. Questions
It is an interesting fact that people who are physically fit can weigh more than someone who is not physically fit. How can that be? There is a difference between muscle tissue and body fat. People who are very athletic and have large muscles may weigh a lot, but since muscle weighs more than body fat, they are not overweight. There are also differences in body make-up between boys and girls. Girls tend to have more body fat, while boys tend to have a lower percent of body fat and higher amounts of lean tissue.
This e-journal project is your chance to discover more about the relationship between physical fitness, body make-up, and the differences between boys and girls. Here are some questions to start you on your way.
- What are the differences in body make-up between boys and girls?
- What is body mass index? How can it be used to estimate the risk of being overweight or underweight?
- How does physical fitness affect your body composition?
- How can a person become physically fit?
First, visit the Web sites listed in Step 2 to research the answers to these questions. Take notes in the note-taking boxes. You may also visit other Web sites, or research the topic in encyclopedias and other resources at the library.
Then, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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