CHAPTER 9 REVIEW

Controlling body fat is more important than actual weight.

Energy balance means energy (calories) eaten balances energy (calories) used by the body. At energy balance, weight should remain stable.

Know what BMR means, and how to estimate for men and women,

Obesity contributes to many chronic diseases.

Central obesity {visceral fatness) increases cardiovascular and stroke risk. Know the waist measurements that are at risk, and what contributes to this type of obesity.

Know what BMI is, and what BMI range is considered healthy for most people, excluding athletes and elderly and pregnant.

What is the difference between hunger and appetite?

What is satiety value? What kinds of foods have high satiety value?

What is the set-point theory of obesity?

Behaviors related to obesity are inactivity and intake of a wide variety of sweets, snack foods, condiments, and main dishes.

What nutrient is most related to obesity?

The best treatment for obesity includes what 3 components?

Why is fasting not a healthy way to lose weight?

What are some problems with CHO restriction?

What happens to extra fat, CHO, or protein that is eaten? What about extra vitamins, minerals and water?

What is one of the most helpful strategies for losing weight?

How can an underweight person gain weight?

How many extra calories eaten will form one pound of fat?

People with Anorexia Nervosa do not recognize their problem; malnutrition affects their judgment and brain function. They continue to lose weight even when far too underweight. Many deaths have occurred, partly from heart failure because of electrolyte imbalance. Treatment includes psychiatric and nutrition therapy.

Bulimia Nervosa involves binge eating, then purging by vomiting, laxatives, or excess exercise. Consequences include fluid/electrolyte imbalances, abnormal heart rhythms, injury to kidneys, infections and irritation to esophagus, erosion of teeth , rupture of esophagus or stomach.