Obesity
what are some other health conditions obesity is related to
obesity contributes to heart disease, cancers, diabetes, and related deaths
define satiation/ satiety
the perception of fullness that builds throughout a meal, eventually reaching the degree of fullness and satisfaction that halts eating.
"energy in" is measured by what?
calories
true or false: Fasting and supplements are not needed for weight loss or "cleansing"
true
what is important when setting weight loss goals
making the goals realistic
what factors contribute to obesity?
age, activity, climate, pregnancy, hormone activity can play a role aswell
true or false:
appetite can occur without hunger
true
1200 calories
true or false: Alcohol both delivers empty calories and promotes the storage of body fat
true
true or false: fad diets can be counterproductive to weight loss
true
what does body mass index calculate?
bonus 100pt- what is the downside to BMI related to fat
body weight and height
bonus; dosen't tell you how much is fat and where on the body
what is the key hormone in determining hunger
Ghrelin
why are athletes at severe risk for an eating disorder
They may severely restrict energy intakes in an attempt to enhance performance or appearance or to meet the weight guidelines of a sport
what is a main reason smokers fear quitting smoking?
Fear of weight gain prevents many people from quitting smoking
when encouraging weigh loss, you should discourage what practices
discourage dieting, skipping of meals, or the use of diet pills.
what are some economic and social costs of obesity
They pay higher insurance premiums, they pay more for clothing, and they even pay more in gasoline costs—a car transporting extra weight uses more fuel per mile. People with obesity suffer emotional pain when others treat them with insensitivity, hostility, and contempt, and they may internalize a sense of guilt and self-deprecation.
what in the body communicates to determine hunger?
hunger is ruled by the brain and digestion tract by means of communication with hormones
What are the Two major components of energy expenditure?
basal metabolism and voluntary activities
what are some reasons people do not eat healthy?
time, cost, lazyness, cooking education
true or false; Adolescents are likely to grow out of early disordered eating behaviors by young adulthood.
false
3 indicators used to determine health risks from obesity:`
body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, family history
what hormone suppresses the appetite, thus helping to control body fatness
adipokine leptin
The number of calories to cut from the diet to produce weight loss should be based on
BMI
overfatness is related to what
Too little physical activity, the built environment, and lack of access to fresh foods are linked with overfatness
What is a physical consequence of fasting
loss of lean body tissues