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W11 Chapter 9.5 Risk and Causal Factors in Obesity Flashcards

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What four factors contribute to the development of obesity

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  1. genes
  2. hormones
  3. lifestyle factors
  4. family influences
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What is the hormone that assists maintain homeostasis regarding fat resources

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Leptin

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What is the function of leptin

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leptin signals the central nervous system (CNS) about the state of the body’s fat reserves

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How does leptin regulate fat reserves

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A decrease in fat reserves results in a decrease in leptin production, stimulating food intake

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Which hormone promotes appetite stimulation

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Ghrelin

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What four sociocultural influences lead to obesity

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  1. accessibility of high fat foods
  2. time poverty
  3. culture of supersizing
  4. advertising
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