obesity Flashcards
1
Q
is obesity a disease or a condition?
A
a disease
2
Q
what is energy homeostasis?
A
- when in a steady state the energy intake must equal the energy expenditure
3
Q
what are the three types of energy expenditure?
A
- resting energy expenditure (max)
- physical activity
- adaptive thermogenesis
4
Q
what is the overall epidemiology of obesity?
A
highest in group 55-64
-highest in ethnic groups
caucasian and Bangladeshi
- smokers have a lower BMI but greater central obesity
- higher in social class means LESS obesity
5
Q
how much of obesity is genetic?
A
not a lot
6
Q
**what are some of the effects of obesity?
A
7
Q
areas of fat storage?
A
- where you store fat can affect if you are susceptible to getting complications from obesity
eg. apple shaped vs pear-shaped
apple-shaped people have a greater risk
8
Q
what are ways of treating obesity?
A
- pharmacological
- bariatric surgery
- lifestyle change
