Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Fat cells, residing within widely distributed adipose tissue
depots, are adapted to store excess energy efficiently
A
Triglycerides
2
Q
Obesity is defined as?
A
A state of excess adipose tissue mass
3
Q
Most widely used
method to gauge obesity
A
Body Mass Index
4
Q
BMI of ? is most commonly used as a threshold for obesity in both men and women
A
30
