Ch 11-14 E F & G Flashcards
What is the minimum amount of permanent weight loss that can significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease and premature death?
5%
Permanent weight loss is usually associated with at least 1 hour of daily exercise.
A modest reduction in body weight can result in significant improvements in health for people who are overweight or obese. Losing 5–10% of body weight (and maintaining that lower weight) can reduce the risk of chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease and diabetes, for example) and premature all-cause mortality by about 50%.
The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale rates exercise intensity based on:
feelings of effort, strain, and/or discomfort experienced.
multiply the number by ten to estimate the heart rate of that exertion.
During high energy demands, the pyruvate that accumulates in the muscle must be converted to:
lactate (lactic acid).
Lactate can be converted to glucose in the liver.
What is an ergogenic aid?
substances or treatments believed to improve athletic performance. An ergogenic aid is any physical, mechanical, nutritional, psychological, or pharmacological substance or treatment that either directly improves physiological variables associated with exercise performance or removes subjective restraints that may limit physiological capacity.
define calories and how they’re measured via raising the temperature of water.
A calorie is defined as the energy required to raise 1 gram (g) of water 1° Celsius (C). The energy in food is measured in units of kilocalories (kcal = 1000 calories). A kilocalorie is the energy required to raise 1 kilogram (kg) of water 1°C.
Describe the differences between white and brown fat
WAT stores excess energy in the form of fatty acids in triglycerides and releases those fatty acids during times when energy intake is low. In contrast, BAT burns fatty acids and glucose to produce heat by a process called nonshivering thermogenesis (heat production).
Describe the two systems that regulate energy balance and food intake.
The short-term system, mediated by hormones and stomach pressure, triggers hunger and satiety (the opposite of hunger), respectively, before and after individual meals.
The long-term system, mediated by a different set of hormones, adjusts food intake and energy expenditure to maintain adequate fat stores (adipose cells and tissue).
What two hormones affect hunger and long term fat regulation
Over the long term, energy balance is affected by a hormone called leptin. Leptin is produced primarily by adipose tissue. The circulating concentration of leptin in our blood is closely associated with total body fat. When fat stores increase, more leptin is produced. The leptin level increase in the blood acts on the brain to suppress hunger and increases energy expenditure to avoid excess weight gain. obese individuals have higher levels of circulating leptin than lean individuals, but obese individuals seem to be resistant to the hunger-suppressing effects of leptin. Some evidence states that high fructose beverages contribute to leptin resistance.
It is the only hormone that has been found to increase hunger. Circulating ghrelin levels in the blood surge just before meals and decrease after eating. Ghrelin stimulates hunger by activating specific neurons in the brain. Ghrelin secretion decreases only when nutrients from the meal are absorbed into the blood. The secretion of ghrelin is most effectively inhibited by carbohydrates and then by proteins; dietary fat is least effective at decreasing ghrelin secretion.
What is fat-free mass (FFM)?
total body mass minus the fat mass (adipose tissue). The greater a person’s FFM, the higher his or her basal metabolic rate (BMR).
Define NEAT or nonexercise activity thermogenesis
the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating, or sportslike exercise.NEAT includes all activities of daily living, such as performing household chores, doing yard work, shopping, carrying out occupational activities, walking the dog, and playing a musical instrument. It also includes the energy expended to maintain posture and spontaneous movements such as fidgeting, pacing, and even chewing gum.
List the factors that contribute to our weight gain as a society
Food environment-easy access to nutrient-poor, energy-rich foods.
Portion sizes-larger standard portions.
Fewer home cooked meals.
Sleep deprivation-increase food intake
Pregnancy-women have difficulty losing weight from pregnancy.
emotions-overeating from boredom,stress, or anger.
Sedentary lifestyle-slaves to chairs= decreased energy output.
Television-additional time sitting.-tend to eat more,snack more, choose less healthy food.
Communities-environment may provide barriers to physical activity(no sidewalks, trails,parks, green space( or we feel unsafe.
Prescription drugs-can effect appetite and metabolism or physical activity.
Smoking cessation-weight gain follows after quitting.
Genes-how well we regulate food intake and how easily we gain weight when we overeat.
What are the BMI ranges?
Underweight 15-18
Normal weight 18-24
Overweight 25-29
Obese 30-45
What is another way to assess a person’s body fat?
Abdominal obesity is excessive fat distributed around the stomach and abdomen; the most often used measure of abdominal obesity is waist size; abdominal obesity in women is a waist size of 35 inches or higher, and in men, it is a waist size of 40 inches or higher.
It is a measurement of visceral fat and defined as fat in the abdominal area that surrounds the body’s internal organs; has been shown to be an independent health risk.
Even individuals who are of normal weight (BMI less than 25) but with a large waist are at an increased risk of a number of chronic diseases.
What are some methods to determine body composition?
- skinfold thickness with calipers
- underwater weighing
- Air displacement.
- Bioelectrical impedance, which is the method used by home bathroom scales or handheld devices that measure body fat content.
- DEXA( dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry)-a method of determining body composition; a differential absorption of x-rays of two different energy levels are used to calculate bone mineral mass, lean soft-tissue mass, and fat mass.
Formula for EER Estimated Energy Requirement( p.373 11.15)
- PA(physical activity factor) ranges 1.0-1.48 based on active minutes per day
- Weight converted to kilograms
- Height converted to meters
women 19 and older
EER=(354- (6.91 x age)) = PA x (9.36 x weight, kg) = (726 x height, m)
Men 19 and older
EER=(662- (9.53 x age)) = PA x (15.91 x weight, kg) = (539.6 x height, m)
Define NEAT, EER, TEF, AEE
Non Exercise Activity Thermogenisis
Estimated Energy Requirement
Thermic Effect of Food
Activity Energy Expenditure-energy spent from intentional movement
Define TEE,BMI, BMR
Total energy expenditure
Body Mass Index
Basal Metabolic Rate
What are the benefits of regular physical activity?
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Stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms reduction.
Reduces blood pressure, improves heart function, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthens muscles and skeleton, bone, and muscle mass maintenance.
Reduced risk of osteoporosis, falling, stroke, and dementia. Reduces the risk of colon, breast, lung, and endometrial cancer. Lowers risk of premature death.
Improves management of blood glucose in people with diabetes. Improves immune function.
Maintain healthy body weight
Which TWO energy substrates are used for fuel in the body? What energy currency do they make for our cells?
fat and carbs, glucose and ketones
The longer the duration, the body will most rely on_____as the fuel source. If the intensity increases during that time(a short-sprint or going uphill), more______will need to be used
The longer the duration, the body will most rely on_____as the fuel source. If the intensity increases during that time(a short-sprint or going uphill), more______will need to be used
A good post workout meal will include both______to replace ______stores and _______to help with ________repair.
A good post-workout meal will include both carbs and protein to replace glycogen stores and protein to help with muscle repair.