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American college of sports medicine recommends adults should preform ____ to ___ minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity to prevent weight gain
150 to 250
andy weighs 220 and is 6 feet tall. his BMI is about:
30
how many kilocalories in one pound of fat tissue
3500
waist circumference greater than ___ in for men and ___ for women that's associated with increase risk for developing many chronic diseases
40; 35
an overfat person can reduce his/her health risk for CVD, stroke, and type 2 diabetes by losing ___ of excess body fat
5-10%
ghrelin
A hunger-arousing hormone secreted by an empty stomach
bod pod
air displacement method
principles of behavior ______ are critical components for weight loss and maintenance
change
currently medical experts do/do not recommend dietary supplements for weight loss
do not
environmental factors that contribute to greater calories consumed, and obesity (3)
enticing desserts, larger portion sizes, persuasive food marketing campaigns
t or f: spot reducing of the abdomen is possible with the correct abdominal exercises
false
amount and location of ___ stores in the body are important predictors of health risk
fat
A BMI of 18.5 - 24.9 is considered ________
healthy weight
leptin
hormone released by the adipose tissue to inhibit hunger
adipose tissue is an endocrine organ because it makes and secretes ________ and other signaling compounds
hormones
two physical sensations that occur to help regulate eating behaviour
hunger pains, stomach expansion
health problems associated with obesity and overweight (4)
hypertension and stroke, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome
losing 5-10% of excess body fat can (3)
improve glucose tolerance, reduce elevated blood pressure, increase HDL cholesterol
normal weight obesity is prevalent in _____ (2)
inactive lifestyles, low muscularity
reliable treatments for obesity or overweight (3)
increased physical activity, decreased calorie intake, behavior modification
apple-shaped (central body fat distribution) obesity is associated with (3):
increased risk of inflammation, men w apple body shape, increases risk for serious chronic diseases
heart rate monitors can help estimated energy expenditure because usually as heart rate ______ energy expenditure _______
increases, increases
positive energy balance is normal and healthy during (3)
infancy, childhood, pregnancy
characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome include (4):
irregular or absent menstrual periods, abnormal lvls of estrogen and progesterone, ovarian cysts, excessive production of male hormones
examples of energy output (3)
liver production of bile, absorption of nutrients, muscular contractions
principles of behavior change are critical components for weight ____ ___ _________
loss and maintenance
treatment for overweight and obesity should involve healthy, active living with acceptable mods that promote weight ____ and later, weight _________
loss; maintenance
bioelectrical impedance
low energy electrical current
Accelerometry
method of measuring calorie expenditure during physical activity based on changes in speed and direction
many muscular people have higher BMIs but have healthy % of body fat because:
muscle is denser than fat
When energy input is less than energy output, the person is in ____ energy balance.
negative
obesity is common among _______ _______ women
non-Hispanic black
cons abt using BMI to assess healthy weight (2)
not accurate for more muscular ppl, doesn't differentiate between muscle and fat
low saturated fat foods recommended for weight gain include (2)
nuts, granola bars
a BMI of 30 or above is considered ______
obese
energy balance
occurs when calorie intake matches calorie expenditure
Xenical (orlistat)
over the counter version, weight loss med that blocks the digestion of fat in the small intestine
Hyperthyroidism
overactivity of the thyroid gland, leads to higher than normal metabolic rate which results in excessive weight loss
a BMI of 25-29.9 is considered ________
overweight
______ is considered having extra weight from bone, muscle, body fat and/or body water; whereas ______ is a condition characterized by excessive and unhealthy amounts of body fat
overweight; obesity
when energy input is greater than energy output the person is in ________ energy balance
positive
factors that will increase someones basal metabolic rate (6)
post-exercise recovery, stress, lactation, lean body mass, increased body surface area, excess thyroid hormone
amount and location of fat stores in the body are important __________ __ ______ ____
predictors of health risk
daily self-monitoring by ___(4)___ is an important part of long-term weight-loss maintenance
recording physical activity, fruit and veggie intake, water intake, regular weighing
factors that help people lose and maintain an appropriate weight include (3):
self-monitoring, remaining physically active, regularly eating a healthy diet
which theory says that someones body weight is genetically predetermined
set-point theory
cachexia
severe weight loss
The reasons why unreliable diets are problematic include (3)
short term changes, limited food selection, lack of physical activity
skin fold caliper
skin fold measurement
2 effective weight management tips regarding eating behavior
slowing down the pace of the meal, choose nutrient dense, low calorie snacks
where are skinfold measurements taken?
subcutaneous fat (just below surface of the skin)
why is a high protein breakfast important part of a weight management program (3)
teenage girls have reduced hunger throughout the day, protein reduces ghrelin, protein increases a persons peptide YY
sarcopenia
the loss of lean muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging
energy used for digestion, absorption, and processing food is called the ________ ____ __ ____
thermic effect of food
the _______ metabolism theory proposes that some people store fat more readily to guard against starvation
thrifty
fad diet
trendy practice that has widespread appeal as a "quick fix" often offering supplements
identify the problems acssociated with excess weight (3)
type 2 diabetes, CVD, hypertension
Hypothyroidism
underactivity of the thyroid gland, leads to lower than normal metabolic rate which results in obesity
a BMI of less than 18.5 is considered ______
underweight
what kind of fat forms a protective structure under the abdominal muscle? what kind holds skin in its place?
visceral, subcutaneous
Hydrostatic Weighing (Underwater Weighing)
weighing someone on a standard scale and then weighing them submerged in water
equation for BMI
weight in pounds divided by your height in inches X 703
negative energy balance causes losing or gaining weight
weight loss