Biological explanations of obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Frayling
A
Those who have twice the FBO gene are 70 times more likely to become obese
2
Q
Montague
A
Twins took leptin injections and their weight reduced significantly
3
Q
Musani
A
obese more fertile = FBO gene lives on
4
Q
Stunkard
A
Twin study = found genes contributed to 66-70% varience in weight
5
Q
Stunkard again
A
Adoption study = Found strong relationship between wieght categories of adopted children and their biological parents
6
Q
Bary
A
High Fructose Corn syrup = In drinks as sweeteners, does not activate our leptin, therfore we become obese.
