Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 11

Given a champion female distance runner with 17% body fat, what should you consider before recommending that she decrease her percent fat to 15%?

Step 1 of 2

According to the fitness index, the percent body fat should range between 16% and 28%. Athletes must be cautious about their body fat since there is a negative correlation between body fat and performance. Therefore, athletes are recommended to maintain body fat at 14% of total body composition.