Obesity Prevention Flashcards

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Apple vs Pear shape body?

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Apple: fat located around torse. GREATER HEALTH RISKS, hormonally active fat. More at risk for metabolic issues and heart disease
Pear: fat focused around thighs and lower body

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Benefits of regular physical exercise

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  • Improve cardiovascular fitness
  • decrease BP
  • lose and maintain weight
  • alter blood lipid levels
  • reduce risk of colon cancer, stroke, and HTN
  • Delay or prevent T2DM, depression, osteoporosis
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