Fat People APP (Mintle) Flashcards
1
Q
What family of gut microbes help people stay lean?
A
Christensenellaceae
2
Q
What does rapid weight gain and abdominal obesity elevate?
A
Uric acid leading to chronic inflammation
3
Q
What BMI classifies anorexia?
A
17 or below
4
Q
What are the two anorexia subtypes?
A
Restricting: dieting, fasting, excessive exercise
Binge-eating/purging: vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or enemas
5
Q
How many pounds should anorexic patients gain per week?
A
1-3
6
Q
What metabolic changes are seen in obese and anorexic patients?
A
Obese: metabolism slows
Anorexic: metabolism increases
7
Q
Bulimic BMI?
A
Normal 18.5-30
8
Q
What are the 5 symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
A
Large waistline Higher than normal triglycerides Lower than normal HDL Higher than normal BP Higher than normal fasting blood sugar
