Week 5 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is BMI?
Body mass index
What is WC?
waist circumference
What is BMI used for?
To diagnose if someone is obese
What is the normal BMI?
18.5-24.9
What is the overweight BMI?
25.0-29.9
What is the obese BMI?
30-39.9
What is the super-obese BMI?
above 40
How is BMI worked out?
body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is expressed in units of kg/m²
What are the two main regional fat distribution patterns?
Central (Android) and peripheral (Gynoid)
What process is obesity caused by?
energy intake greater than energy expenditure and the body weights set point has an increased value
What is the hypothalamus’s role in obesity?
It receives hormones and responds with its own hormones
What is the cortex’s role in obesity?
It is responsible for how the food looks, tastes, and making the decisions about what to eat
What is the hippocampus’s role in obesity?
The area in control of remembering how yum the food was
What are adipocytes?
Fat cells
What is the basic function of adipocytes?
Storage of excess energy, cushioning for organs and maintaining body warmth
What does leptin do?
Promotes satiety
Where is leptin secreted from?
Mature adipocytes
What does ghrelin do?
promotes hunger
Where is ghrelin produced from?
produced by the stomach
What are the five clinical risks of metabolic syndrome?
Abdominal obesity, hypertension, elevated serum triglycerides, low serum HDL and insulin resistance
What are the five A’s approach for weight management?
Ask, Assess, Advise, Agree and Assist
What is lifestyle management in overweight and obesity?
Changing lifestyle not just dieting
What is included in lifestyle changes for overweight and obesity?
Reducing energy intake, improve sleep, reduce stress, increase energy expenditure
