Body Composition And Healthy Weight Loss

Question 1

Aetiology and Pathophysiology of obesity

Answer 1

1- Poor diet quantity 
2- Poor diet Quality 
3- Hormonal Disturbances 
4- Inactivity
5- Genetics
6- Age

Question 2

Pathology Marker for thyroid function

Answer 2

TSH levels

Question 3

Metabolic Syndrome definition

Answer 3

Cluster of interrelated risk factors that dramatically increases the risk of developing T2DM, CVD and premature dealth

Question 4

9 tiers of the weight loss pyramid

Answer 4

1- Motivation and behaviour
2- Energy in
3 - Energy out
4 - Macronutrient balance
5- Food timing
6- Micro nutrient
7- Stress and recovery
8- Stimulants
9- Supplements

Question 5

NICE Guidelines for weight loss

Answer 5

• Multi component interventions
• Encourage Activity
• Focus on Energy Balance
• 600 calorie deficit
• <1,600 unlikely to nutritionally complete
• 3-5% weight loss –> clinically relevant outcomes
• 5-10% weight loss -> reduces additional risk factors
• weekly target of 1-2lbs per week

Question 6

Measuring body composition

Answer 6

• Height
• Weight
• BMI
• Waist
• BF %
• Total Water Content