Fat People APP (Mintle)

Question 1

What family of gut microbes help people stay lean?

Answer 1

Christensenellaceae

Question 2

What does rapid weight gain and abdominal obesity elevate?

Answer 2

Uric acid leading to chronic inflammation

Question 3

What BMI classifies anorexia?

Answer 3

17 or below

Question 4

What are the two anorexia subtypes?

Answer 4

Restricting: dieting, fasting, excessive exercise

Binge-eating/purging: vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or enemas

Question 5

How many pounds should anorexic patients gain per week?

Answer 5

1-3

Question 6

What metabolic changes are seen in obese and anorexic patients?

Answer 6

Obese: metabolism slows
Anorexic: metabolism increases

Question 7

Bulimic BMI?

Answer 7

Normal 18.5-30

Question 8

What are the 5 symptoms of metabolic syndrome?

Answer 8

Large waistline
Higher than normal triglycerides
Lower than normal HDL
Higher than normal BP
Higher than normal fasting blood sugar