Unit 2 Chapter 6 Flashcards
Reasons for Increase Weight
Overconsumption of calorie dense foods
Increased portion sizes
Reduced labor jobs
Reduction in PE and physical activity
Increase with screens
Define Obesity and Overweight
Overweight - total body weight above recommended range for good health
Obesity - a more serious degree of overweight
BMI
calculates body fatness - Kg/m^2 - 19-25 is healthy
Body Fat
Body fat - essential and visceral fat
Essential - 3-7% for men, 10-12% for women
Visceral - storage fat (5-25 %) found behind abdominal wall
Depends on the 6 factors listed on number 6 of this study guide
6 factors Influence a person’s diet
Age
Gender
Culture
Socio-Economics
Heredity
Metabolism
- Basal Metabolism and Basal Metabolism Rate
Fat free (lean mass)
-structural elements of cells, body water, muscles, and bone
Energy balance
taking in only what is needed so input = output
More in then needed results in
body fat
Positive energy balance
More calories consumed then you are burning, weight gain
negative energy balance
Body uses more energy than it takes in, weight loss
Neutral energy balance
Energy consumed through food is equal to energy expended in physical activity, stable body weight
How are calories stored?
in either glycogen or triglycerides
Glycogen = storage of carbs
Triglycerides = storage of fat
How many calories in 1 pound?
1 lb = 3,500 calories
healthy range for BMI
19-25
Signs and Symptoms Anorexia
Voluntary refusal to eat food, leading to underweight
Usually in young women, overprotective family, body image, etc.
Anorexia behaviors
Resorts to laxatives or inducing of vomiting, high energy state, sense of ineffectiveness compensated by control of eating, powerlessness, etc.
Anorexia treatment
weight gain, change in food attitudes, resolving familial conflicts, etc.
Bulminia
Voluntary restriction of food intake followed by extreme overeating and self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives.
Binge Eating Disorder
Uncontrolled consumption of large quantities of food in a short time, even if the person is not hungry.
Binge episode is followed by feelings of disgust, depression, and guilt.
Sensible weight management
eat only when hungry
excercise
eat healthy foods
Medical Management of Overweight
Counseling and hypnosis
Psychological counseling
Medications: Appetite suppressants are medications to produce weight loss; they diminish the sense of hunger
Surgery: Small bowel bypass, gastroplasty, gastric bypass
liposuction
Two major weight-control fads:
Body wraps
Weight lost is water and not fat
Chemicals and supplements: “Natural,” amphetamines, phenylpropanolamine, benzocaine, bulk-producing agents, and hormones
