BMI
(BMI between 25 and 29.9)
What is Overweight
When energy intake is equal to energy expended..
What is energy balance
hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates apetite
what is grehlin
cluster of risk factors(abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL's , elevated BP and elevated fasting blood glucose) that increase a person's risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke
what is metabolic syndrome
atypical eating behaviors used to maintain a lower body weight
disordered eating
BMI calculation
What is weight (Lbs) x 703 / Ht (in) squared
energy the body expends to maintain fundamental physiologic functions
waht is basal metabolic rate
protein released by the GI tract in response to a satisfying meal.
what is peptide YY
theory that the body raises or lowers energy expenditure in response to changes in food intake or physical activity to keep body weight at a set point
what is set point theory
psychiatric disorder characterized by severe disturbances in body image and eating behaviors
eating disorders
Having excess body fat (BMI greater than 30)
What is Obese
energy expended to process food consumed
what is the thermic effect of food
hormone produced by fat cells that acts to reduce food intake and decrease body weight and fat
what is leptin
theory that some people have a gene that causes them to expend less energy to perform activities
what is thrifty gene theory
a person's perception of his or her body's appearance
body image
BMI exceeds 100% of normal; >/= to 40kg/m2
What is morbid obesity
placing an extra physical demand on your body in order to improve your fitness level
what is overload principle
substances used to improve exercise and athletic performance
what are ergogenic aids
any activity not related to occupation
what is leisure time activity
intake of the majority of the day's energy between 8pm and 6am. Mood and sleep disorders usually accompany this
what is night eating syndrome
BMI between 25 and 29.9kg/m2
what is overweight
common currency of energy inside all cells in the body
What is ATP adenotriphosphate
increase in strength and size that results from repeated work to a specific muscle or muscle group
what is hypertrophy
activity that is purposeful, planned and structured
what is exercise
clinical condition in physically active females that leads to low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and low bone density
what is female athlete triad