Obesity P2 - Metabolism of weight loss and adaptations Flashcards
What does the brain require per day?
500kcal of water-soluble fuels
What do catecholamines and growth hormones stimulate?
- glycolysis
- proteolysis
- lypolysis
- glucogenesis
lypolysis
2 keto acids are:
- aceto acetate
- beta-hydroxybutyrate
Which ion does the body prefer to excrete?
- K or NH4 ?
K
but NH4 would be ideal
What is hypokalemia?
decreased levels of potassium in the circulation
Where do these hormones come from?
- leptin
- insulin
- leptin : adipose tissue
- insulin : pancreas
they are involved in long term regulation of energy balance
What are examples of short term signals that send information to the brain ?
grelin, CCK, GLP1, amylin, PP (pancreas polypeptide), PYY (peptide YY)
Which pathways can override the homoeostatic system, increasing the desire to consume palatable energy-dense food even when energy stores and food supply are abundant?
The hedonic pathways
What are the key components of TEE (Total Energy Expenditure)
- TEF (thermic effect of feeding) 10%
- REE (resting energy expenditure) 60%
- NREE (non-resting energy expenditures) = mainly PA 30%
According to energy expenditure, why is it hard to maintain weight lost?
Because REE declines (which decreases TEE) with a reduced body weight
Cortisol excess can lead to weight gain, this is the case for which syndrome?
Cushing’s Syndrome
Diet-induced weight loss is accompanied by __ which collectively promote weight regain and restoration of energy balance
hormone changes
__ acts in the hypothalamus to reduce food intake andincrease energy expenditure by reducing the expression of AgRP, and NPY and stimulating that of POMC
Leptin
What are miracle diets based on?
On the fact that you use more glycogen and protein stores
Why is insulin important?
Helps keep blood glucose levels within a narrow range