Obesity

Question 1

Obesity Definition

Answer 1

Excessive accumulation of fat in the body that contribute to numerous chronic diseases and early morbidity and mortality

Question 2

What kind of adipose tissue is more correlated to obesity that is harmful?

Answer 2

Visceral adipose more correlated than peripheral adipose

Question 3

Bariatrics

Answer 3

division of MD that is concerned with the management of obesity

Question 4

Low of levels of PA are associated with what 3 things ?

Answer 4

risks similar to that of obesity
weak musculo-skeletal structure
weak CV sys

Question 5

Benefits of PA

Answer 5

Decreased risk of DM, HTN, CVD (current and future), colon cancer, all causes of mortality, and musculo-skeletal disease

Question 6

Factors Associated W/ Obesity

Answer 6

Sedentary Lifestyle
high glycemic diet
underlying illness
Genetic/familial/biologic disorders-imbalances
Meds such as glucocorticoid steroids cortisol
Evironment
Pyschosocial/beh
socioecon factors

Question 7

Genetic/familial/biologic disorders-imbalances proof

Answer 7

genes ID that explained why some individuals become obese and others dont

Question 8

Body weight sum of

Answer 8

genetic make up, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioecon status