1.1 Good Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of leptin?
A
alerts the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the satiety center
2
Q
Where does the production of leptin occur?
A
adipose cells
3
Q
What is the purpose of ghrelin?
A
alerts the brain to turn on the hunger center and deactivate the satiety center
4
Q
Where does the production of ghrelin occur?
A
stomach
5
Q
What are the four external forces that influence our eating habits?
A
sensory
cognitive
environmental
health status
6
Q
What are the five subcategories in the cognitive external force?
A
habits
comfort foods
advertising
social factors
nutritional value
7
Q
What are the four subcategories of environmental external force?
A
economics
lifestyle
cultural/religious beliefs
environment
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