04b.Obesity Flashcards
BMI
body mass index
LDLs
low density lipoproteins
HDLs
high density lipoproteins
CVD
cardiovascular disease
Energy dense
foods high in energy and low in nutrients
Nutrient dense foods
foods high in nutrients
Adipose tissue
fats stored around the body
Describe positive energy balance
more energy taken in than used
Describe negative energy balance
more energy used than taken in
HTN
hypertension
Describe hypertension
When blood is being pumped through the arteries at increased pressure
Describe atherosclerosis
The build up of plaque on blood vessel walls causing the arteries to harden/stiffen making it harder for blood to get through.
saturated fats
energy dense fats
BGL
Blood glucose levels
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
Hyperglycaemia
abnormal condition of high blood sugar levels
Hypoglycaemia
abnormal condition of low blood sugar leveks
CAD
Coronary heart disease (ischemic heart disease) - when blood vessels feeding the heart oxygen are damaged or blocked.
MI
myocardial infarction
CKD
Chronic kidney failure
Overweight
BMI of 25 - 29.9
Obese
BMI 30+
What is gestational diabetes
diabetes when pregnant