Weight Management Strategies Flashcards

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1
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Variables to control for weight loss

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Energy output
Energy input
Lifestyle behaviors

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2
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High volume resistance training above 65% 1RM is most positively associated with positive body composition change when

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A client combines this with caloric restriction

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3
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Sedentary behavior substitutes

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Taking elevator -> stairs
Watching TV -> walk dog
Shopping online -> shopping at mall

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4
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Structured exercise aimed at weight loss should emphasize

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Continuous activity aimed at maximal caloric expenditure

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5
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Aerobic training is crucial due to

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High caloric yield per min of work

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6
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Energy input strategies

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Meal prep
Smaller portions
Higher frequency of meals
Replace processed foods w fruits and vegetables
Healthy snacks
Do not be overly restrictive

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7
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Chronic, unregulated stress can promote

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Elevated cortisol, lean mass catabolism and elevated fat storage via hormonal mechanism

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Stress & strong emotions are associated with

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Over eating, poor sleeping patterns and substance abuse

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9
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Alcohol contains

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Minimal nutritional value, is calorically dense and toxic to the liver

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10
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Alcohol use causes three issues

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Fat oxidation is inhibited in presence of alcohol
Other foods entering circulation are steered towards fat storage
Alcohol inhibits MPS

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11
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Social strategies to avoid poor food choices

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Don’t go out hungry
Drink water between alcohol
Socialize around physical activity

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12
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Healthy weight gain must emphasize

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Hypertrophy training; allow time for MPS

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13
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How much cal from protein should be added per day for weight gain?

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150-450 kcal /day

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14
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If resistant to weight gain, add

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500-750 cal of protein/carbs around heavy resistance training

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15
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For weight gain, protein intake should be around

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1.6-2g /kg, eat every 3-4 hours

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16
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Three most common eating disorders

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Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Bing-eating disorder

17
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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

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Body image disorder, intense fear of becoming fat and preoccupation with weight

18
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Anorexia symptoms

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Sever weight loss, strict diet, heavy exercise

19
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Bulimia is characterized by

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Bing eating & purging or inappropriate compensatory actions, including heavy use of diet pills & laxatives

20
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Bing eating disorder involves

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Consumption of large amounts of food followed by feelings of guilt, depression & low self worth