Aspects of Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
which co-morbidities of obesity is related simply to the greatly increased fat mass?
A
OA
sleep apnoea
back pain
asthma
2
Q
describe the dose response curve of leptin
A
flat dose-response curve
reaches optimum & goes flat
3
Q
what are proteins/peptides secreted by adipocytes called?
A
adipokines
4
Q
what does adipose tissue secrete?
A
- free fatty acids
- hormones
- inflammatory mediators
5
Q
what can be done about obesity?
A
- change diet
- exercise
- drugs
- surgery
6
Q
what is a hypo caloric diet?
A
the number of calories you eat is less than the number you use up
7
Q
what are the 3 commonest bariatric procedures?
A
- adjustable gastric band (lap band)
- Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass
- vertical sleeve gastrectomy
8
Q
what happens to RMR with weight loss?
A
falls, the lower the RMR the harder it is to lose weight
