Obesity Flashcards
What is adaptive thermogenesis?
energy expenditure above and beyond the thermic effect of food and resting energy expenditure that is seen in response to overfeeding, traumatic injury, changes in hormonal status, and expo- sure to a cold environment
anorexigenic definition
appetite inhibiting
iatrogenic definition
resulting from treatment
Define NEAT
non-exercise activity thermogenesis- the energy expended through physical activity involved in performing the ordinary activities of daily life; it excludes energy expended in activities to obtain physical exercise or involving sports-like activity
orexigenic definition
appetite stimulating
what is the primary determinant of REE?
lean body mass
What is EER
estimated energy requirement (EER)—the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, height, and level of physical activity, consistent with good health;
To which demographic do EER values apply?
only to persons having a healthy weight
What is the stimuli provoked by increased energy intake - anorexigenic or orexigenic?
anorexigenic
How do proteins, monosac- charides, and fatty acids in the chyme affect hunger signals?
Proteins, monosac- charides, and fatty acids in the chyme (semi-liquid mass of partially digested food) leaving the stomach stimulate neural and endocrine receptors in the mucosa of the small intestine, resulting in neural signals to the brain that decrease appetite and food intake, and the release of the hormones cholecys- tokinin, glucagon-like peptide-1, and peptide YY, which also decrease appetite and food intake
What and when releases gherlin and what is it’s effect?
Ghrelin is a peptide hormone that is mainly produced by the stomach and stimulates appetite. Ghrelin levels are normally elevated during fasting, but immediately decline following food intake.
what is the predominant type of adipose tissue?
white
2 categories of body fat distribution in terms of health implication
(1) abdominal or central body fat dis- tribution and (2) lower body fat distribution
gynoid vs android
android-male type of fat distribution- accumulation of fat around abdominal area- apple shaped
gynoid- female type of fat accumulation at located primarily in the lower region of the body, particularly within the hips and thighs- pear shaped
Is normal BMI always a sign of health
no, if waste circumference is above the norm-> health risk
Where is waist circumference measure done?
taken at the point yielding the maximum circumference around the hips or buttocks
High-Risk Waist Circumference in Adult Males and Females cut-offs
Males >40 in (>102 cm)
Females >35 in (>88 cm)
What are factors affected by genetics that have an effect on body weight?
appetite, taste preferences, energy intake, resting energy expenditure, the thermic effect of food, non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT),
Definition of overweight
excess body weight (fat, muscle, bone, water)
BMI: 25-29
Definition of obesity for men and women
excess adiposity: body fat > 25% in men body fat > 35% in women
BMI>30
Obesity is a __disease characterized by __ fat that can __
Progressive chronic disease characterized by excess or abnormal body fat that can impair health
Healthy BMI range
18.5-24.9
Least risk group in terms of BMI and waist circumference
Waist:
Men < 102 cm Women <88 cm
Healthy BMI: 18.5-24.9
anything above those values is a risk for health
BMI and waist guidelines for non-whites
Asian populations
BMI: overweight ≥23, obesity ≥27 kg/m2
Waist (↑ risk): ≥90 cm in men, ≥ 80 cm in women
Relationship with economic development of countries and the prevalence of obesity
more developed countries show decrease in progression of obesity problem
in less developed countries obesity prevalence is still increasing
Obesity and overweight prevalence amongst men and womend
more obese women, but more overweight men
Men tend to have excessive weight more than women this explains trend in T2DM prevalence (more common in men)
What are the factors obesity is related to according to NHANES
obesity is related to socio-economic status: race, gender, education
In which demographic groups is prevalence of obesity lower
– Higher income groups
– More educated (college degree)
– Men (34%) vs. women (38%)
– Asians (12%, lowest) vs. African-American (48%, highest)
What 3 factors increase Cardiometabolic risk
Cardiovascular diseases
Hypertension
Diabetes
What are the main killers
CVD and cancer
Health consequences of obesity
- Obesity increases all-cause mortality
- hypertension
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Breathing problems: sleep apnea and asthma
- Arthritis
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Reproductive and obstetrical complications
- Surgical risk and complications
- Psychosocial and emotional consequences
How does increase in BMI related to an increase in risk hazard ratio
(BMI 25-30), but there isn’t a high increase in health risk
risk of hazard increases significantly from BMI>30
BMI of 35-40 is the highest risk group
What is the relationship between mortality and BMI
J-shape
exponential increase above BMI of 30
What is the relationship between CHD and BMI
exponential relations
mild increase from 21 to 25
sharp increase of the risk from 25 to 29
What is the relationship between diabetes and BMI
risk of developing diabetes and BMI is almost linear
How s BMI and glucose intolerance connected?
BMI over 30+ high visceral fat-> highest intolerance to glucose
higher glucose intolerance in those with high visceral fat
Which cancers are increased in obese people
Women: Endometrium, Ovary
Cervix, Breast (postmenopausal)
Men: Prostate, Pancreas, Oesophagus
Both genders: colon, gallbladder, kidney, liver
Obesity and gallstone disorders
Obesity ↑ risk of formation of gallstones (cholelithiasis)
– Prevalence of gallstones >3X in BMI>30 compared to healthy BMI (NHANES III)
– More related to abdominal obesity, more in women than men (related to higher levels of lipid and cholesterol)
– Risk is also increased with rapid weight loss due to increased liberation of fat in the liver
Obesity and liver disease
Abdominal obesity ↑ risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
– Steatosis-> steatohepatitis-> cirrhosis-> liver failure
- heaptosteatosis - accumulation of fat in the liver
Obesity and reproductive disorders in men
– Reduced testoterone, increased estrogens levels
– Gynecomastia (breast development)
Obesity and reproductive disorders in women
– Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in 5-10% of women:
àirregular cycles, acne, excess body hair, infertility
– During pregnancy: ↑ risk gestational diabetes, preeclampsia (high blood pressure), labor and deliveries complications, fetal and maternal death.
Etiology of obesity
- Energy balance
- Appetite and body weight regulation
- Genes
- Environmental factors
- Medical conditions and medications
- Other factors
Describe an Obesogenic environment
High fat, energy-dense foods Palatable, low cost, available foods
Large portion sizes
Sedentary behavior
↓ Work-related physical activity ↓ Activities of daily living
What are the normal % of components of TEE
15-30% Physical Activity Energy (PAE)
5-10% Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF)
60-75% Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)