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19 Cards in this Set
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Adipocyte |
A fat cell. Stores fat as triglycerides in a large membrane bound compartment (vacuole) |
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Adipose Tissue |
Connective tissue consisting primarliy of adipocytes which functions in the storage of fat and the synthesis of many hormones. |
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BMI |
Body Mass Index (Weight KG)/ (Height )^2 |
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BMR |
Basal Metabolic Rate. Energy required to perform essential activities and maintain organ function. |
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Calorie |
A unit for measuring energy in terms of heat production and used especially to describe the value of food for producing energy |
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Kwashiorkor |
Condition caused by a diet low in protein, but containing some calories from carbohydrates |
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Leptin |
Protein hormone that is produced by fat cells and plays a role in body weight regulation by suppressing appetite and promoting thermogenesis. |
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Macronutrient |
Nutrients needed in large quantities to supply energy and support cell replication and repair. Carbs, proteins, lipids, water. |
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Malnutrition |
Deficiency in either calories or dietary essentials. |
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Marasmus |
Condition caused by deficiency of both protein and calories characterized by emaciation. |
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Metabolic Syndrome |
Syndrome marked by the presence of usually 3 or more of a group of factors( HBP, abdominal obesity , etc...) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. |
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Micronutrients |
Essential dietary elements required in small amounts and needed for metabolic processes. INcludes vitamins and minerals.
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Mineral |
inorganic compound that isnecessary in small amounts for the normal metabolic functioning of the body. |
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nutrient |
essential dietary substance which is not produced by the body in sufficient amounts and is needed to sustain life and good health.
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obesity |
body weight exceeded by 20% |
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stunted |
small height |
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thrifty gene hypothesis |
evolutionary idea: promotes weight gain during times of plentiful food to prevent starvation during times of famine |
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vitamin |
unrelated organic compounds that is necessary in small amounts for the normal metabolic functioning of the body |
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wasted |
lower than expected weight according to age |
