Leptin

Dr. Lustig’s talk about how fructose is basically a poison was something that I never heard before. I have heard that we should limit our sugar intake, but I did not know that fructose was so bad for you. Dr. Lustig believes that sugar is a poison based on observations of current obesity trends, especially in children, and based on the pathways of the chemical breakdowns of different types of sugar. He shows the different pathways that glucose, ethanol and fructose are broken down and the…

Not receiving enough sleep can also increase an individual’s chance of gaining weight or becoming obese. Two peptides, ghrelin and leptin, are thought to have a role in sleep related weight gain. Ghrelin sends hunger signals to the brain, and leptin sends satisfaction signals to the brain. Sleep loss has been connected to an increase in ghrelin and a decrease in leptin. Sleep loss can also age a person’s skin. While most people have experienced puffy eyes and pale skin after missing a few…

XII. The ideal factors for cardiovascular are as followed: Optimal cholesterol, normal blood pressure, not having diabetes, having a lean body mass index, not being a smoker, physical activity, and a healthy diet. Out of the seven I have a rough average of five, I have normal blood pressure, no diabetes, a lean body mass, I do not smoke, and I try to have as much physical activity as possible. Realistically speaking, I try to maintain a healthy diet, but, I don’t eat as healthy as I should, and…

Background: Obesity rates started rising since 1980 and tripled in children in the U.S. by 2000 (Sorensen, 2009). Being obese or overweight as an adolescent increases the risk of becoming an overweight adult by 80% (Schwarz & Peterson, 2010). Obesity is a multifactorial disease. Lifestyle, culture, socio-economic status, hormones, genetics, and environment all play roles as the causes of obesity, but unraveling exactly how some of these factors work is more difficult (Ahmad at el, 2010).…

I. Introduction A. Eggs are widely known as a functional food because they are high in protein, modest in calories, low in cost and can be used versatilely in many different types of dishes1. They represent a complete food, meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids necessary for dietary needs2. Egg composition may vary slightly, but on average the macronutrient content of one egg is low in carbohydrates and high in proteins and lipids2. High protein foods, like eggs, have been…

The Connection Between Overeating and Cancer Food and nutrients are a necessity to live and thrive. However, consuming too much for this necessity can initiate a deadly chain reaction. Obesity is a disease stemming from various influences, such as the variety of food consumed and socioeconomic influences, but an important influence of this epidemic is overeating.9-12 Additionally, obesity is an epidemic impacting nearly 2 in 3 people within the United State population.1,2 Obesity as a disease…

“[L]ack of sleep may be contributing to the epidemic of obesity in this country through the work of a hormone called leptin that tells your brain when you 're full” (Finkelstein). Sleep deprivation is becoming a common trend in the United States because of jobs, sleep disorders, school, electronics and busy schedules. A vital part of life is sleep; however, people limit the amount of sleep they get and in return set themselves up for harm. Lack of sleep not only affects adults, but also affects…

The mobile phone has established as an important gadget in technology. It has been suggested that excessive mobile phone use may be associated with health-compromising behaviours, such as sleeping behaviour (Koivusilta, Lintonen, & Rimpela, 2015). The mobile phone is viewed as an important communication tool and has become an integral part of student’s life. Access to the internet is increasingly easy due to improvements in technology and the prevalence of mobile phone. It is generally…

Chronic periodontitis is a complex disease caused by microorganism. recent studies showed the effect of periodontal diseases on the systemic health conditions like cardiovascular disease (CVD). C reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant which used as marker for monitoring of periodontal diseases and systemic health problems. Body mass index (BMI) on the other hand has a relationship with the level of CRP and severity of periodontal diseases as well as systemic health. 1.1. INTRODUCTION…

In June 2013, the American Medical Association organization voted for the first time to designate obesity as a disease. How should the people of America respond? When meeting obese people, should one cast them a glance of concern and ask how they are doing? Should flowers and “Get Well Soon” cards be sent to obese family members and friends who are diseased? If obesity is truly a disease, over 78 million adults and 12 million children in America are now classified as diseased and need treatment.…