Why Do I Feel Hungry All The Time Flashcards
Receptors for ghrelin/leptin in
Hypothalamus
Ghrelin is produced in
Stomach
When hungry, stomach secretes ghrelin into
The bloodstream
Ghrelin in bloodstream leads to
Hunger pangs
Leptin produced in _ overtime (not meal to meal)
Adipose tissue
Leptin acts to alter _
Food intake
Leptin acts to control _
Energy expenditure
_ may be an influential factor on our ability to lose weight
Gut microbiome
Along with immunity and digestion, gut microbiome are involved in
Hunger
Link between microbiome variation and
Body composition
Gut microbiome that breaks down food faster, causes
Faster weight loss
Most heritable bacteria species called
Christensenellaceae
Christensenellaceae found in
Lean people
Christensenellaceae protects rats against
Weight gain
Microbiome composition can affect our (2)
Mood
Hunger
Liquid meals effective only in
Short-term
_ enhances nutrient absorption
Chewing
Those who don’t chew properly can experience _ problems
Digestive
Those who don’t chew properly can end up
Snacking more later
People who _ have same problem as people who don’t chew properly
Rely on liquid meals
2 low carb diets other than Keto
Atkins
Paleo
Low carb diet due to weight loss is
Untrue
Glycogen molecules are stored along with
Water needed to reconvert it to glucose
Low-carb diet make fewer glycogen stores, therefore _
Corresponding water is absent
With water absent, weight loss confused with
Fat loss
Each gram of glycogen is stored with _ g water
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Only case on which low carb diet health benefits
Type 2 diabetes
Low carb diet safe and effective short time weight loss for
People with type 2 diabetes
(Type 2) low carb can help improve
Glycemic control
(Type 2) can reduce
Cardiovascular risk
