Lecture 2

Question 1

Overweight definition

Answer 1

body weight that exceeds some avg for stature and perhaps age by 1SD or %
Does not always accompany increase in BF%

Question 2

Overfatness definition

Answer 2

BF that exceeds age/gender appropriate avg by set amt

Question 3

Obesity definition

Answer 3

Overfat condition that accompanies a constellation of comorbidities

Question 4

In the last 30 years….

Answer 4

obesity has tripled among US children (6-11 y.o.) to ~15%

Question 5

Obesity is the R. of (end of the day factor)

Answer 5

Disruption of E balance

Question 6

Obese children ages __ to ___ have a ___% of becoming an obese adult

Answer 6

6, 9, 55%

Question 7

_____ tend to gain more weight

Answer 7

Females

Question 8

BF is ____% genetic

Answer 8

80%.

Genetics makes an ind more susceptible to dvlping higher BF% (i.e. Leptin)

Question 9

Leptin

Answer 9

Hormone that tells the body to stop eating (“full”). No impacted by Ex.
Brake

Question 10

Most effective long term wt loss strategy (outside of psychological issues) is

Answer 10

Regular PA and dietary changes