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What's appropriate amount of weight loss for an adult and child each week?

Adult 2 pounds


Child 1 pound

Why do you lose weight easy in the beginning of weight reduction and not easily after?

Because weight loss comes from decreased body stores of carbs and protein. And body water loss requires no calories

What are AMDRS of a macronutrient?

Carbs 45-65%


Fat 20-35%


Protein 10-35

FAD DIET??

Weight loss plan that promises results and are unhealthy with no long term goal

What are beneficial effects of a high protein diet for weight loss?

-Increases effects of the thermogenesis


-Maintenance of lean body mass


-Decrease ghrelin with eating decreases appetite

How many kcals are considered for VLCD?

800

Why was phen fen taken off the market?

1. Caused heart valve defects


2. Hypertension in lung vessels


3. Ephedra stroke and heartattack

How can a 5-10% weight loss reduction assist with health benefits?

It can lower blood insulin, triglycerides, glucose and c reactive protein and risk of heart disease and diabetes.

What 2 diet pills are FDA approved ?


Meridia and xenical

What is the field of bariatrics?

Field of medicine concerned with weight loss BMIS over 40

How does lap band work? Gastric bypass and liposuction?

Lap band- food restriction


Liposuction- reduce different fat deposits


Gastric bypads- change how stomach and intestine handle food

Benefits of bariatric surgery?

Longterm weight loss, improved longevity, improve coexisting diseased