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| BMI Classification of Overweight/Obese |
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Overweight: 25-29.9%
Obese: >30%
Morbidly Obese: >40% |
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| What is body weight composed of? |
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| Lean body mass and adipose tissue. |
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| Normal Body "Fatness" for Women |
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Definition
20-25%
12% is essential fat |
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| Normal Body "Fatness" for Men |
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Definition
12-15%
3% is essential fat |
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Definition
| Fat in major organs and needed for normal physiologic functioning. |
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| Under skin and around organs |
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| Body Fat Distribution in Males |
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Definition
Android fat pattern (apple).
Carry fat in abdominal area.
Easier to use.
Associated with more health risks. |
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| Body Fat Distribution in Females |
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Definition
Gynoid fat pattern (pear).
Carry fat in thighs and butt.
Harder to lose.
Associated with fewer health risks. |
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| 2 Ways Adipose Tissue Increases |
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Definition
| Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia |
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| Short-Term Regulation of Body Weight |
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Definition
| Involves hunger, appetite, and satiety. |
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| Long-Term Regulation of Body Weight |
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Definition
| Involves a bio-feedback mechanism (let's body know when normal composition has changed). |
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Definition
| States that the body has a set point at which it operates best and any deviation from that point is immediately followed return to the original weight. |
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| Made by fat cells and tells your brain to stop eating. |
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| Made in stomach and stimulates hunger. |
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| Made in small intestine and gives you a sense of satiety. |
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Signal from fat cells demanding a metabolic adjustment.
Only way through is to change caloric intake or exercise. |
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Frequently lose and regain weight.
With each return of the cycle, the weight is harder to get off and returns quicker. |
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| Rate of Weight Loss for BMI <35 |
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Definition
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| Rate of Weight Loss for BMI >35 |
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Definition
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| What should a good weight loss program incorporate? |
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Definition
Exercise
Behavior Modification
Nutrition Information
Psychological Support |
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Definition
Prevents your body from absorbing fat.
Meals fat content must be <35% calories from fat.
GOOD: Lowers LDL cholesterol, BP, and improves blood sugars.
BAD (if >35%): Fecal urgency, oily spotting, flatulent discharge (shart). |
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Term
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Definition
No restriction of the GI tract is done.
Reversible. |
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Term
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Definition
Requires major reconstruction of the GI tract.
Jejunum is cut and connected to esophagus; Distal end of duodenum is connected to distal end of jejunum. |
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Term
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Definition
No raw fruits or veggies for 3 months.
No beef for 1 year.
No bread or rice for 6 months.
No citrus fruits and tomatoes a minimum or 4 months (possible forever).
No caffeine, carbonation, or alcohol. |
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