Overfat Flashcards
What is hypertrophy?
Increase in size of existing adipose cells
What is hyperplasia?
New fat cell formation
If energy intake is higher than energy output…
Weight gain
If energy input is less than energy intake…
Weight loss
What is creeping obesity?
Obesity often resulting from too little inactivity rather than excessive eating
Another word for excessive fatness?
Obesity
When does excessive fat become a chronic health risk?
> 30% in women
> 20-25% in men
Apple shape
Android
Pear shape
Gynoid
When are males classified as obese? (18+)
Body fat % > 20%
Or BMI > 30
Or Waist > 102 cm
When are females classified as obese? (18+)
Body fat % >30%
Or BMI > 30
Or waist circumference > 88 cm
What are some health problems due to excess body fat?
- Surgical risk
- Pulmonary disease
- Type II diabetes
- Hypertension
- Coronary heart disease
- Bone and joint disorders
- Gallbladder stones
- Various cancers
- Skin disorders
- Shorter statue
- Pregnancy risk
- Early death
What is the death / mortality rate caused by obesity?
- Obese 15 - 69 yr olds 50% higher than normal
- Overweight individuals 30% higher than normal
- For every 10% above normal weight lifespan drops 1 year
Can fit = fat?
Possible but NOT the norm
Ages 18 - 34 yrs percent overweight (but not obese)
30.2%