Final stuff (disregard previous) Flashcards
What does the term obeseogenic refer to?
refers to environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful foods, and physical inactivity
How has obesity changed in the US over the last tow decades?
Obesity has tripled among children and doubled among adults in the United States in the last two decades.
How do overweight and obesity rank as causes of death globally?
Overweight and obesity have become the fifth leading cause for global death.
What does globesity refer to?
Globesity refers to the global epidemic of high rates of overweight and obesity in multiple regions of the world.
what mental health problems are associated with overweight and obesity?
increased rates of depression and anxiety disorders
What cardiovascular health effects are associated with overweight and obesity?
High blood pressure
.Higher triglyceride levels and decrease HDL levels, bothe factors in the development of cardiovascular disease
What weight gain doubles a persons risk of type 2 diabetes?
a weight gain of 11-18 pounds
What effects do overweight and obesity have on sexual functioning?
higher rates of sexual dysfunction
increased risk for prostate, endometrial, and uterine cancer
increased risk of breast cancer in women
increased risk of fetal and maternal death, labor and delivery complication and birth defects
what effects do overweight and obesity have on the heart
a dramatically increased risk for all forms of heart disease
what effects do overweight and obesity have on the respiratory system
increased risk of sleep apnea and asthma
what effects do overwight and obesity have on the digestive system?
increased risks for colon gallbladder and kidney cancers
increased risk of gallbladder disease
what effects do overweight and obesity have on bones and joints
for every 2 pound increase in wight the risk of arthiritis increases 9 to 13 percent
increased risk of osteoarthiritis especially in weight bearing joints such as knees and hips
What is the “Thrifty gene” theory?
The “thrifty gene” theory hypothesizes that some people may be genetically programmed to burn fewer calories.
what is Basal Metabolic rate?
The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the minimum rate at which the body uses energy when working to maintain basic vital functions.
what is resting metabolic rate?
The resting metabolic rate (RMR) includes BMR plus any additional energy expended through sedentary activity.
what is exercise metabolic rate?
The exercise metabolic rate (EMR) accounts for all remaining calorie expenditures.
what is the hunger hormone?
ghrelin
what is the hormone that signals fullness?
leptin
what is hyperplasia?
an excess of cells
what is hypertrophy?
large cells
what environmental factors contribute to obesity?
Advertising, portion size, prepackaged foods, eating out, bottle-feeding, misleading labels
Youthful start on obesity
list psychosocial and economic factors in the development of obesity
Using food as a reward for good behavior in childhood
People living in poverty may have less access to fresh, nutrient dense foods
Unsafe neighborhoods and lack of recreational areas
what are some lifestyle factors that contribute to overweight and obesity
People underestimate daily activity level
Experts have begun to focus on time spent sitting
what does the digestive process refer to
The sequence of functions by which the body breaks down foods and either absorbs or excretes them
what is the first stage of the digestive process?
Your mouth prepares for the food by increasing production of saliva, which aids in chewing and swallowing and contains an enzyme that begins breaking down some carbohydrates
What is the second stage of the digestive process>
From the mouth, the food passes down the esophagus, a tube that connects the mouth and stomach.
What is the third stage of the digestive process
in the stomach, food is mixed by muscular contractions and is broken down with enzymes and somach acids
what is the fourth stage of the digestive process?
Further digestive activity and absorption of nutrients takes place in the small intestine, aided by enzymes from the liver and the pancreas
what is the fifth stage of the digestive process?
water and salts are reabsorbed into the system by the large intestine
what is the sixth and final stage of the digestive process
solid waste moves into the rectum and is passed out
calorie requirments
memorize it
what is dehydration?
a state of abnormal depletion of body fluids.
what are the functions of water in the body?
Water bathes cells, aids in fluid and electrolyte balance, maintains pH balance, and transports molecules and cells through the body.
what percent of daily water needs are met through food?
Twenty percent of daily water needs are met through food.
Under what conditions might higher water intake be needed?
Extra fluid may be needed with illness, some health conditions, the elderly, very young, or with exercise in hot weather.
List five functions of protein
Major component of cells
“Body builders”
Element in antibodies, enzymes, and hormones
Helps transport iron, oxygen, and nutrients to all cells
Supplies another source of energy to cells when fats and carbohydrates are not available
What does the body break proteins down into?
Your body breaks proteins down to smaller nitrogen containing amino acids, nine of which are essential and cannot be produced by the body
what are complete proteins?
Complete proteins are dietary proteins that supply all the essential amino acids
what are incomplete proteins?
Incomplete proteins are proteins from plant sources that lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
How often does the USDA recommend eating fish?
USDA recommends consuming fish twice a week
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates supply us with the energy needed to sustain normal daily activity.
where are simple carbohydrates found?
Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in fruits, many vegetables, and dairy.
What are some simple carbohydrates? What two types?
Monosaccharides (glucose and fructose)
Disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, and maltose)
Where are complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) found?
Complex carbohydrates are found in grains, cereals, legumes, and other vegetables.
Starches and glycogen
Fiber (soluble or insoluble)
What is contained in the bran of a kernel of wheat?
High fiber
B vitamins
Phytochemicals
Minerals
Germ
Vitamin E Healthy unsaturated fats Antioxidants Phytochemicals Minerals B vitamins
Endosperm
starch
protein
B vitamins
What is the most common form of fat circulating in the blood?
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat circulating in the blood.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an oily substance in food derived from animals; our liver can also make all we need.
what are the functions of high density lipoproteins?
High density lipoproteins (HDLs) removed cholesterol from dying cells and from plaques within blood vessels.
what do low density lipoproteins do?
Low density lipoproteins (LDLs) can stick to the lining of blood vessels, contributing to the plaque that causes heart disease.
What are the two types of dietary fats and where do they come from?
Saturated fats come from animal sources.
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature, come from plants, and include most vegetable oils.
What are the two types of fatty acids?
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
How are trans-fats produced?
Trans-fats are produced by adding hydrogen molecules to liquid oil, making a solid or semi-solid at room temperature.