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Lesson 7 Flashcards

1
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Promotes fat storage in fat cells and muscle cells

A

Lipoprotein lipase

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2
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Do obese people have much LPL in their fat cells

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Yes

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3
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A hormone produced by fat cells under the direction of the obesity gene

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Leptin

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4
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A hormone produced by stomach cells

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Ghrelin

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5
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A hormone that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure

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Leptin

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6
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This hormone signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake

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Ghrelin

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7
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The full hormone

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Leptin

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8
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The hunger hormone

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Ghrelin

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9
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The much of excess energy is stored in the

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Fat cells of adipose tissue

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10
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It develops when a person’s fat cells increase in number, in size, or quite often both

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Obesity

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11
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This theory proposes body weight, like body temperature is physiollogically regulated

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Set point theory

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12
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ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI to fat cell development

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Neighbourhood obstacles to physical activity and healthy foods
Physical inactivity
Overeating
Learned behavior

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13
Q

How many months for atleast for initial lost

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6 months

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14
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What to remember in designing a healthy food plan / pattern

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Nutrional adequacy
Meal spacing
Adequate water
Sugar and alcohol

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15
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What is the best approach to weight management

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Physical activity

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16
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Example of physical activity

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Basal metabolic rate
Appetite control
Psychological benefits
Energy expenditure
Choosing activities

17
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Benefits of physical activity in a weight management program

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Improved self esteem
Improved body composition
Appetite control

18
Q

It provides ways to overcome barriers to making dietary changes and increasing physical activity

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Behavior-modification therapy

19
Q

What should be the average physical activity a day

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1 hour

20
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How many kcalories per day

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500 kcalories/day

21
Q

Example of kcaloric liquids

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Juice
Chocolate milk
Sweet iced tea
Sweet coffee

22
Q

Two causes of obesity in humans

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Genetics and physical activity

23
Q

The obesity theory suggests the body chooses to be at a specific weight

A

Set point theory

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