Weight Management Flashcards
1
Q
Factors that contribute to obesity
A
Diet and exercise
2
Q
Energy balance equation theory
A
Balanced weight: you eat the amount of calories that you burn
Weight gain: you eat more calories than you burn
Weight loss: you burn more calories than you eat
3
Q
Methods to assess body composition
A
– waist circumference
- waist-to-hip ratio
- skinfold thickness
4
Q
Risks with central obesity
A
- increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension
5
Q
Appropriate approaches to weight loss
A
Healthy diet and exercise
