Obesity Flashcards
how many deaths per year from obesity
300,000
in 2010 how many states were over 30% obese
12 states
what percentage of americans are obese
greater than 30%
BMI is measured in what
kg/m^2
what fat is the most harmful
visceral fat
excess fat where is linked to HTN, diabetes, heart disease
abdomen
high risk waist measurements
women <35 in
men < 40 in
inflammation caused by
food, external environment, internal environment
what are adipocytokines
pro and anti inflammatory factors secreted by adipocytes
which hormone increases food intake
ghrelin (receptor: GHS)
non-sick is what
simply surviving, not in a healthy state of thriving
what is the #1 factor that contributes to obesity
behavioral (genetics and environment of today)
examples of processed foods
high sodium, bad fats, high glycemic index, nutrient empty
three basic principles of weight loss
movement, nutrition, behavioral therapy
reducing dietary intake calories reccomendation
1200-1500 calories in women
1500-1800 calories in men
or
decrease by 500 to 750 calories per day or by 30% total
patients need how many calories per pound per day
10-18
10 for loss
15 for maintenance
20 for gain
which macronutrient has highest amount calories per gram of food
fat
macronutrients calories per gram
fat - 9
carb - 4
protein - 4
alcohol - 7
available CHO =
total CHO - fiber
daily value of _% or less is low
5%
daily value of _% or more is high
20%
empty calories are what
calories from solid fats or added sugars
solid fats are what
fats that are solid at room temp
added sugars are what
in processed foods
physical activity goal
30 mins per day of moderate intensity activity
more than __% of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities
80%
moderate physical activity heart rate percent
60 to 73 percent
vigorous physical activity heart rate percent
74 to 88 percent