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ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 74 Discussion

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

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

Suggested Answer: B

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Michael 10 months ago
C is more realistic for both genders, I think.
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Jaime 11 months ago
Totally agree, B seems spot on for females!
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Margurite 11 months ago
Wait, 3-5%? That sounds way too low!
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Oliva 11 months ago
I thought it was higher for females, like 8-12%.
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Leanna 11 months ago
Essential fat is 3-5% for guys, right?
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Micheline 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 2 years 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 1 year ago
↳ replying to Glendora
I'm with you guys, A it is. Gotta stay healthy without going too extreme.
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Ora 1 year ago
↳ replying to Glendora
Yeah, I think A is the way to go. No need to go overboard with the body fat.
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Denae 2 years ago
↳ replying to Glendora
I agree, A seems like the best option for maintaining a healthy body fat percentage.
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Paris 2 years 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 2 years 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 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shelia
C) 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females
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Tawny 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shelia
B) 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females
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Annamae 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shelia
A) 3-5% for males; 6-8% for females
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Nichelle 2 years 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 2 years ago
I remember reading that it's actually B) 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females.
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Long 2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's C) 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females.
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Macy 2 years 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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Ammie 2 years ago
↳ replying to Macy
I prefer to focus on being strong and healthy rather than trying to achieve an unrealistic body fat percentage.
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Yasuko 2 years ago
↳ replying to Macy
I think option C is the best choice as well. It's all about being healthy, not super skinny.
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Jimmie 2 years ago
↳ replying to Macy
I agree, having a healthy body fat percentage is important for overall health.
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Harrison 2 years ago
I think the recommended range is A) 3-5% for males; 6-8% for females.
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