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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


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