Energy Balance and Weight Management
Overweight - ANS Being too heavy for one's height, with a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m2
Obese - ANS Having excess body fat, with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater
Prevalence of Obesity - ANS Percentage of American adults classified as obese over time:
1960 - 13.4%, 1990 - 23%, 2020+ - 38%
Obesity Epidemic - ANS Rise in obesity rates leading to a widespread health issue
Health Risks of Obesity - ANS Increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
associated with obesity
Financial Burden of Obesity - ANS Cost implications due to medical expenses related to
obesity
Energy Consumption Increase - ANS Since 1970, daily energy intake has risen by 600 kcal/day
Appetite vs. Hunger - ANS Appetite is a desire for specific foods; Hunger is triggered by internal
signals
Portion Size Trend - ANS Sizes of servings have grown over time
Obesity Risk Factors - ANS Include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer
Obesity and Mortality - ANS 75% of obese individuals have at least one risk factor
Insulin Resistance Consequence - ANS Excess weight leads to insulin resistance and type 2
diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome Definition - ANS Cluster of obesity-related risk factors occurring together
Gallbladder Disease Symptoms - ANS Initially asymptomatic, can cause pain and cramps
Sleep Apnea Effects - ANS Brief breathing interruptions during sleep, linked to obesity
Cancer Risk Factors - ANS Excess body fat elevates estrogen levels, promoting cell growth
Osteoarthritis Risk - ANS Increased risk due to excess weight and poor lipid metabolism
Overweight - ANS Being too heavy for one's height, with a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m2
Obese - ANS Having excess body fat, with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater
Prevalence of Obesity - ANS Percentage of American adults classified as obese over time:
1960 - 13.4%, 1990 - 23%, 2020+ - 38%
Obesity Epidemic - ANS Rise in obesity rates leading to a widespread health issue
Health Risks of Obesity - ANS Increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
associated with obesity
Financial Burden of Obesity - ANS Cost implications due to medical expenses related to
obesity
Energy Consumption Increase - ANS Since 1970, daily energy intake has risen by 600 kcal/day
Appetite vs. Hunger - ANS Appetite is a desire for specific foods; Hunger is triggered by internal
signals
Portion Size Trend - ANS Sizes of servings have grown over time
Obesity Risk Factors - ANS Include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer
Obesity and Mortality - ANS 75% of obese individuals have at least one risk factor
Insulin Resistance Consequence - ANS Excess weight leads to insulin resistance and type 2
diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome Definition - ANS Cluster of obesity-related risk factors occurring together
Gallbladder Disease Symptoms - ANS Initially asymptomatic, can cause pain and cramps
Sleep Apnea Effects - ANS Brief breathing interruptions during sleep, linked to obesity
Cancer Risk Factors - ANS Excess body fat elevates estrogen levels, promoting cell growth
Osteoarthritis Risk - ANS Increased risk due to excess weight and poor lipid metabolism
