Weight and weight change Flashcards
(11 cards)
what is appetite?
the desire to eat food with or without the presence of hunger
what is hunger?
the sensation indicating the physioogical need for food
what is satiety?
the sensation of fullness after eating
what is the function of leptin?
stimulates satiety; is controlled by adipocytes
what is the function of ghrelin?
stimualtes hunger; produced by the stomach
what is the BMI range that is considered overweight?
25.0-29.9
what is the BMI that is considered obese?
> 30.0
what is energy balance?
the idea that weight is based on calories in and calories out
what is set-point theory?
the idea that the body is thought to have a predetermined weight or fat-mass range
what is the carbohydrate insulin model?
the idea that weight is driven by high GI and/or high refined CHO intake
what is the supplementation required after bariatric surgery?
- iron
- vitamin B12
- calcium
- vitamin C
