lesson 42 part 1 Flashcards
a BMI of 30 mg/m2 or higher
obesity
obesity is higher on what gender
female
obesity is higher on what race
african american
hispanic
Causes of Obesity
behavioral
environmental
physiological
genetics
give examples for behavioral
sedentary lifestyle
overeating
frequent snacking
portion
give examples for physiologic
food addict
emotional eating
hormonal imbalance
bmr
insulin resistance
give examples for genetics
chromosome 16
Obesity is associated with ___ to ___ year decrease in life expectancy
6 to 20 years
hormone of feeling full/satiety
leptin
hunger hormone
ghrelin
part of the brain that controls hunger
hypothalamus
stress hormone
cortisol
BMR means
basal metabolic rate
the amount of energy your body uses to maintain itself while at rest.
basal metabolic rate
FMOG means
flat mass obesity associated gene
Flat Mass Obesity Associated Gene called as the
chromosome 16
FBG/Fasting Blood Glucose – done __ to __ hours
8 to 10 hours
determine: BMI 25 to 29.9
overweight
determine: BMI exceeding 30
obese
determine: BMI exceeding 40
severe obese
waist circumference ____ in women and ____ in men = greater risk for obesity
> 35; >40
Lab studies for obesity
cholesterol
triglycerides
FBG
liver function
determine:
BMI = (weight (kg) )/(height (m^2))
isometric
determine: BMI = (height (inches) )/(weight (lbs)) x703
imperial
