Review ch 8 &9 Flashcards
Bomb calorimeter
instrument used to measure energy value,
overstated value of the energy the body derives from food
Appetite, Hunger, Satiety, Satiation
Appetite– thought, sight, smell of food
Hunger– feeling that prompts us to eat or not to eat typically 4 hour intervals, stomach has been empty, absence of nutrients in blood stream
Satiety— feeling of satisfaction that halts eating for several hours (determines frequency of meals)
Satiation– feeling of fullness halts eating (determines size of meals)
Indirect and Direct Calorimetry
indirect– a measure of carbon dioxide expelled and oxygen consumed (human)
direct– a direct measure of the amount of heat released (bomb calorimeter)
Hypothalmus
control center of brain regulates appetite
Most satiating nutrient
protein,
Neuropeptide Y
stimulates appetite, causes carb cravings, decreases energy expenditure, increases fat storage, and favors positive energy balance and weight gain
Thermogenesis
(generation of heat) energy expended for basal metabolism Energy expended for physical activity Energy expended for food processing Energy expended for adaption
Basal Metabolism
energy to maintain the bodies basic life processes
Features that increase or decrease BMR
1
BMR differences between males and females
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Factors that determine amount of energy required for an activity
Gender Growth Age Physical activity Body composition Body size
Adaptive Thermogenesis
adjustment in energy related to environmental changes- stresses
BMI
body mass index=weight (kg)/height (m)2
Central Obesity and its risks
Increases risks for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, HTN, some types of Cancer.
Waist circumference - risks
Waist circumference
Women w/ WC greater than 35 inches
Men w/ WC greater than 40 inches
Greater health risks can occur with the listed waist measurments
Risks of being underweight
Health risks of underweight: Malnutrition, smoking, drug or alcohol abuse Decreased immunity Menstrual irregularities and infertility Osteoporosis and bone fractures
Hyperplastic obesity
Hyperplastic obesity – obesity due to an increase in the NUMBER of fat cells
Hypertrophic obesity
Hypertrophic obesity – obesity due to an increase in SIZE of fat cells
Causes of obesity
Genetics – May not necessarily be a genetic mutation, but genetic influences are definitely a factor.
Determines your susceptibility.
Environment
Gene pool – genetic information of a population
Gene pool has remained the same, obesity continues to rise
Overeating
Physical Inactivity
Leptin
Protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene
Acts as a hormone, decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure.
Favors negative energy balance
Mice study
Rare genetic deficiency of leptin has been identified in humans
Injections only effective in overweight and obese individuals
DRI recommendations for exercise
60 mins of exercise per day
Benzocaine
Over-the-counter drug
Benzocaine
Only one approved by FDA
Reduces taste sensation
Orlistat
Inhibits pancreatic lipase activity in the GI tract thus blocking digestion and absorption of dietary fat and limiting energy intake.
Side Effects: Cramping, diarreha, gas, frequent bowel movements, reduced absorbtion of fat soluable vitamins, rare cases of liver damage
Sibutramine
Sibutramine (Meridia) – appetite suppressant