Obesity Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Apple vs Pear shape body?
A
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
2
Q
Benefits of regular physical exercise
A
- 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