Obesity Flashcards
True or False? 80-90% of human body fat is stored in subcutaneous deposits in abdominal and gluteal-femoral regions.
True
True or False? 10-20% of human body fat is stored in visceral depots located deep within the abdominal cavity.
True
True or False? Excess fat in visceral and abdominal stores increase health risks associated with obesity.
True
What is viscera fat?
located inside the abdominal cavity, packed between internal organs
What is subcutaneous fat?
found underneath the skin
Apple-shaped obesity is associated with what health risks?
- hypertension
- diabetes
- dyslipidemia
- coronary heart disease
What health risks are associated with pear shaped obesity?
relatively benign healthwise
Fat cells increase in size with deposition of _______.
triacylglycerols
True or False? Fat cells are never lost?
True
True or False? Genetics plays a major role in genetics.
True
Appetite is influenced by afferent signals that impinge on the _______.
hypothalamus
What are the three hormones of adipose tissue?
- leptin
- ghrelin
- CCK
What informs the brain concerning fat storage?
leptin
What stimulates appetite, triggers feeling of hunger, and decreases energy expenditure?
ghrelin
What is released from the gut following a meal and acts as a satiety signal to the brain?
CCK
What occurs when insulin resistance leads to increased insulin production in order to maintain blood glucose levels?
dyslipidemia
Insulin resistance in adipose tissue causes increased levels of _______ which increases levels of circulating fatty acids.
hormone-sensitive lipase
What is syndrome X?
clustering of health problems in men with abdominal obesity (hypertension, diabetes II, coronary heart disease, and dyslipidemia)
True or False? Obesity and insulin resistance cause cells to age.
True
Dyslipidemia leads to decreased _DL.
H
True or False? High-fat diets slim down learning.
True
True or False? 10% loss of body weight reduces blood pressure, lipid levels, and enhances control of type II diabetes.
True
True or False? Weight loss is determined primarily from energy intake and not nutrient composition.
True
