Nutrition Chapter Seven and F2.2

Question 1

What percentage of variation in differences BMI can be attributed to genes?

Answer 1

75%, 25% is determined by the environment in which you live and the lifestyle choices you make.

Question 2

Define Obesogenic Environment

Answer 2

An environment that promotes weight gain by encouraging overeating and physical inactivity.

Question 3

Define Appetite

Answer 3

The desire to consume specific foods that is independent of hunger.

Question 4

What two main reasons contribute to obesity (excluding genetics)?

Answer 4

1. People are eating more2. People are exercising less

Question 5

The greater the adipose tissue mass, the ______ the release of free fatty acids.

Answer 5

Greater.

Question 6

What is Lipid Triad or Atherogenic Phenotype?

Answer 6

A characteristic pattern of lipoproteins in the blood that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease: high serum triglycerides (due to high VLDL), low HDL cholesterol, and high levels of small dense LDL (sd-LDL).

Question 7

What does sd-LDL do?

Answer 7

The small particles get trapped in the blood vessel walls and the cholesterol in the particles are more easily oxidized, promoting the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.