Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
What racial group is obesity most prominent in?
Non hispanic black
Hispanic
Non hispanic whites
What racial group is least prominent for obesity?
Asian
Adipose tissue
provides insulation and mechanical support for body
Another name for fat storing cells
adipocytes
What is the healthier tissue to store fat?
peripheral adipose tissue
What is the worse area to store fat?
visceral adipose tissue
Apple shaped
Android
Pear shaped
Gynoid
What fat storage is more common in women?
gynoid
What fat storage is more common in men?
android
What does android fat storage have a higher risk of?
heart disease
HTN
DM
stroke
What is the waist circumference for CAD risk in men?
> 40 in
What is the waist circumference for CAD risk in women?
> 35 in
What is the function of adipokines?
help regulate appetite, food intake, energy expenditure, lipid storage, etc.
Adiponectin
inverse relationship with fat content
protects against atherosclerosis
anti inflammatory effects
*good