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25 Cards in this Set
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Two causes of obesity in humans are
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Genetics and physical activity
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The protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene is called
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Leptin
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True or False: The storage capacity for fat cells depends on cell number and size
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True
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True or False: The size is larger in normal weight people than obese people
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false
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True or False: The number of fat cells increases seven fold through adolescents and tapers off in adulthood
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True
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The obesity theory that the body chooses a certain weight to be at is the___________
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Set Point Theory
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The biggest problem for prescription drugs to treat obesity is the
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Necessity for long term dosage.
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A nutritionally sound diet plan might restrict daily energy intake to create a
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500 k-calorie a day deficit
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What is the best approach to weight loss?
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Reduce daily caloric intake and increase energy expenditure
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Does physical activity help people lose weight in trouble spots?
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No
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Suggestions to change behaviors for succesful weight control include
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learn appropriate portion sizes, diet modification, behavior modification, food diary
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Which strategy would not help and underweight person to gain weight
a. Excercise b. Drink plenty of water c. eat snacks between meals d. eat large portions of food |
Drink plenty of water
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Explain the following causes/theories of obesity:
Lipoprotein Lipase Activity |
promotes fat storage in fat and muscle cells
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Explain the following causes/theories of obesity:
Fat Cell Development |
more fat cells produced during childhood
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Explain the following causes/theories of obesity: Set Point Theory
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body weight is physiologically monitored, fixed amount of fat cells
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Explain the following causes/theories of obesity:
Learned Behavior– |
physiological stimuli trigger eating behaviors (hunger and appetite)
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Explain the following causes/theories of obesity:
Ob gene/Leptin |
Production- protein (gene) that is produced by fat cells. Decreass appetite and increases energy expenditure
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List Body Mass Indexes and % or pounds over ideal weight that indicate the following conditions:
Overweight- Obese - Morbidly or Clinically Severe Obesity – |
25-29.9/10-20% over ideal body weight
30-39.9/20-29% over ideal body weight BMI 40 or greater or 100lbs overweight |
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List 4 benefits of exercise as part of a weight control program.
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-Speeds up basal metabolism
-burns energy/calories -controls appetite -relieves stress |
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List three diseases that obese individuals are at increased risk of developing:
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Heart disease, type two diabetes, and high cholesrol
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List three more aggressive weight loss treatments that may be necessary for morbidly obese individuals.
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Surgery-(gastric bypass, the band, stomach stapled)
Sibutramine: appetite suppressant Orlistat: inhibits fat digestive enzymes |
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6. List 6 recommendations for a diet that promotes long term weight loss (including three recommendations regarding the amount of protein, carbohydrate and fat):
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-small portions
-drink plenty of water -physical activity daily -eat sugar/drink alcohol sparingly -fat should be 30% or less of daily calories -100g carbs -nutritional adequacy |
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List two things that might indicate a person has anorexia nervosa:
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-self starvation
-distorted body image -malnourished |
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Give two ways to calculate the number of kcals. someone should take in to lose weight gradually while sparing lean tissue? (hint: give a quick rule of thumb, and a more accurate way using mathematical calculations like you did in the case study)
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Body weight x 10
EER-500 |
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Name two behavior modification strategies that have been found useful in weight control.
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-Food diary
-Goal setting |
