Physiology Flashcards
Physiology of weight loss
1
Q
Hormonal changes
A
Reduced physical activity
Loss of lean body mass,thus lower demand for calorie and fod intake
2
Q
Age related Cellular level of weight loss
A
Telomers shorten
Bodycellmass - fatfree production of cells
declines
3
Q
Energy intak btw 20 and 80
A
Mean energy intake is reduced by 1200kcal in men and 800 kcal in women
4
Q
Decreased hunger reflects
A
Reduced physical activity
Loss of lean body ma
