Factors that influence BMR Ans- Gender, lean body mass, body size, temperature, age, nervous system
activity, caffeine, smoking, pregnancy, diet
Android obesity Ans- Fat being stored in the abdominal area yielding an apple shape. Common in males
and linked to high blood pressure, testosterone levels, and an increased risk of diabetes and
hypertension
Gynoid Obesity Ans- Fat stored below the waist line yielding a pair shape. More common in females and
describes small waist with fat in the hips and thighs
Waist circumference obesity diagnosis Ans- Men > 40
Women > 35
Waist to hip ratio formula Ans- Waist measurement divided by hip measurement
Desired waist-to-hip ratio for men Ans- Less than 0.9
Exceeding would be indicative of a health risk
Desired waist to hip ratio for a woman Ans- Less than 0.8
Exceeding would be indicative of a health risk
Healthy BMI range Ans- 18.5 to 25
Body fat content measures Ans- Underwater weighing, electrical resistance (bioelectrical impedance),
anthropometric's (calipers), Dual energy x-ray (DEXA)
Obese BMI Ans- over 30
, Indirect Calorimetry Ans- Uses O2 intake and CO2 output along with scientific formulas to measure
energy expended. Convenient and easy and portable
Direct Calorimetry Ans- Measures the amount of heat given off by the body. And insulated chamber
surrounded by a thin layer of water is used to measure the amount of heat admit it by the subject in the
chamber. Used infrequently
Minimum calorie consumption Ans- Female: No less than 1200
Male: No less than 1500
Body shape with the greatest health risk Ans- Apple shape has the greatest health risk because fat in the
abdominal tissues interfere with the livers ability to use insulin
BMR calculation for men Ans- 66 + (6.23 x lbs) / (12.7 x inch) - (6.8 x age)
BMR calculation for women Ans- 66 + (4.35 x lbs) / (4.7 x inch) - (4.7 x age)
Behavior modification strategies Ans- Chain breaking, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring,
contingency management, self monitoring
Chain breaking Ans- Breaking the tie that connects two or more behaviors that encourage over eating
Stimulus control Ans- Finding ways to avoid temptation went hungry or bored.
Cognitive restructuring Ans- Changing your frame of mind regarding food. Rather than turning to food
when you are stressed decide to exercise instead.
Contingency management Ans- Preparing for situations that might trigger over eating. (Party, office
donuts, Etc.)
self-monitoring Ans- Keep a diary to record what you eat, when you eat it, how you felt, and where you
were when you ate it. Helps to reveal patterns that may be negatively affect your weight loss efforts