ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 2

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What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

A3-5% for males; 6-8% for females

B3-5% for males; 8-12% for females

C6-13% for males; 13-22% for females

D13-18% for males; 20-35% for females

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Suggested Answer: B

by Marylin at Mar 07, 2025, 08:28 PM

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Michael

3 months ago

C is more realistic for both genders, I think.

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Jaime

3 months ago

Totally agree, B seems spot on for females!

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Margurite

3 months ago

Wait, 3-5%? That sounds way too low!

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Oliva

4 months ago

I thought it was higher for females, like 8-12%.

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Leanna

4 months ago

Essential fat is 3-5% for guys, right?

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Micheline

4 months ago

I thought it was A, but now I'm second-guessing myself. I remember something about females needing a bit more essential fat.

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Lilli

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the answer might be B, but I’m not confident about the female range.

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Madelyn

4 months ago

I remember studying that males have a lower essential fat percentage, but I can't recall the exact numbers. Was it option C?

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Brunilda

5 months ago

I think the essential body fat range is around 6-13% for males and 13-22% for females, but I'm not completely sure.

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Kathryn

5 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. I'll just read through the options and select the one that looks most accurate based on my understanding of normal physiological function.

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Maryln

5 months ago

Ugh, I'm a little unsure about this one. Body fat percentages can be tricky, and I want to make sure I select the right answer. I'll have to carefully consider each option.

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Jamal

5 months ago

Ah, I know this topic from my physiology class. I'm pretty confident I can nail this one down. Let me just double-check the details in the options.

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Alana

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The key is identifying the correct ranges for both genders. I'll need to compare the options and see which one matches the physiological requirements.

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Desmond

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about essential body fat ranges. I'll need to carefully review the options to determine the recommended ranges for males and females.

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Glendora

11 months ago

I'm going with A. Anything above 8% for us ladies? No thank you, I'd rather not look like I'm auditioning for the next Resident Evil movie.

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Jarvis

10 months ago

I'm with you guys, A it is. Gotta stay healthy without going too extreme.

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Ora

10 months ago

Yeah, I think A is the way to go. No need to go overboard with the body fat.

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Denae

11 months ago

I agree, A seems like the best option for maintaining a healthy body fat percentage.

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Paris

11 months ago

B is the way to go! Gotta keep those essential fats low, but not too low. Ain't no one got time for fainting spells during their workout.

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Shelia

11 months ago

D seems a bit high, doesn't it? I don't know about you, but I don't want to be mistaken for the Michelin Man when I walk down the street.

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Margarett

10 months ago

C) 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females

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Tawny

10 months ago

B) 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females

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Annamae

10 months ago

A) 3-5% for males; 6-8% for females

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Nichelle

11 months ago

I think D) 13-18% for males; 20-35% for females makes more sense based on the physiological functions.

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Hubert

11 months ago

I remember reading that it's actually B) 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females.

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Long

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's C) 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females.

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Macy

11 months ago

Option C seems the most reasonable. I mean, who wants to be a walking skeleton? I'll take a nice, healthy body fat percentage over looking like a supermodel any day.

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