exam 3 ch 21 Flashcards
overweight
body weight exceeds standard weight for given height and frame size
does not account for body composition
obesity
excess body fat (men >25%, women >35%)
Body mass index
body weight in kg/(height in m)^2
is body composition accounted for in body mass index
no
body mass index overweight
25 to 29.9 km/m^2
kilocalorie intake < kilocalorie expenidture
weight loss
body mass index obese
30+ kg/m^2
Weight loss should not exceed how much a week
1-2 pounds
Decrease appetite
increase RMR
May have some serious side effects (life threatening)
Hormone treatments for weight loss
Intestinal bypass
gastric banding or bypass
reserved for most extreme cases
surgical treatments for weight loss
Can only eat in one location
no snacking
no second helpings
behavior modification examples for weight loss
major causes of obesity
overeating and inactivity
body mass and composition change with exercise
decrease total weight
decrease fat mass
maintainted or increase fat free mass
both aerobic and resistance training leads to what
weight loss
decrease rate of visceral fat accumulation
what are some factors that control body weight
hormones
appetite
energy expenditure