Nutrition Quiz 2 - Chapter 9

Overweight

10% over standard weight

Underweight

10% under standard weight

Obese

20% or more above standard weight

How many calories is one pound of body fat equal to?

3,500 calories!

Who/What body shape are most at risk from body fat related diseases?

Apple Shape

What are some good weight gain strategies?

Decrease energy expenditure, increase eating, include desserts with your meals, and drink high calorie shakes and smoothies.

How does our body use calories?

Energy is spent through: Metabolism (60%-75% of total calories), Physical Activity (approximately 30% of total calories - varies greatly), Thermic Effect of Food (approximately 10% of total calories), Adaptive Thermogenesis (approximately 10% of total calories).

What diseases are excess body fat associated with?

High blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, high blood lipids, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, some cancers, varicose veins, gout, gallbladder disease, complications in pregnancy & surgery, stress on joints/bones, etc.

What is the Gold Standard?

Hydrostatic Weighing

What would happen to a person's weight if too many calories where consumed?

In most cases, if you are too fat, you spent too little energy for the calorie needs. Excess calories enter fat cells for storage.

Apple Shape

Most men of all ages, and post menopausal women.

Pear Shape

Most women in their reproductive years.

What is recommended for a safe, effective weight loss rate?

Slow weight loss is best (EX: 1lb-1.5lb per week)

Visceral Fat

The fat that is stored within the abdominal cavity & is close to the internal organs, eg: liver. This fat may be more dangerous than the fat that collects elsewhere in the body. It increases LDL levels. Causes a increased risk of diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart disease.