Unit 10 Flashcards
1
Q
3 Medications for Weight Loss
A
Merida
Xenical
Phen-Fen
2
Q
Phen-Fen
A
- banned in 1997
- stimulant
- death
- heart valve defects
3
Q
Xenical
A
- dry mouth, BP, headaches
- gives the feeling of fullness
- banned 2019
4
Q
Merida
A
- blocks dietary fat absorption in gut
5
Q
Why are diets unsuccessful?
A
- hard to follow
- hard to keep off weight
- “quick fix”
- persistant obesity changes the biology of the body
6
Q
3 Drastic Weight Loss Measures
A
- Fasting
- Bariatric Surgery
- Liposuction
7
Q
Fasting
A
- 1/3 drastic weight loss measures
- intestinal starvation
- balance provided by the blood stream
8
Q
Bariatric Surgery
A
- 1/3 drastic weight loss measures
- only certain people can do this
- expensive
9
Q
Liposuction
A
- 1/3 drastic weight loss measures
- 8 lbs / procedure
- cosmetic
- not intended for weightloss