QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
Phytochemicals- definition and some examples - AnswerChemical compounds produced by
plants through primary or secondary metabolism
Ex. many fruits, veggies, herbs, beans/seeds, and medicinal plants
Supplements- regulations, and examples - AnswerIndustry worth over 40 billion
FDA regulation, but not regulated the same as food
Ex. creatine, beta-alanine, nitric oxide
What are some genetic factors related to obesity? - AnswerBody type, height, set point
theory (brain, hormones, and enzymes work together to regulate body weight and fat at a
genetically predetermined level that solidifies sometime during young adulthood)
What are some environmental factors related to obesity? - AnswerChoosing the correct
foods and portion sizes and getting sufficient quantity and quality of exercise; activities of
daily living; and learning behavioral modification and self-monitoring techniques
What health conditions are associated with obesity - AnswerIncreased inflammation, sleep
apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver, kidney disease, depression,
Co-morbid conditions; type II diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer
What is BMI- how is it calculated (what factors go in to the calculation) - AnswerBody weight
and height, calculated by dividing weight in lbs by height in inches squared then multiplying
by 703
What is a normal/healthy BMI. What is obese BMI - AnswerNormal/Healthy BMI = 18.5 -
24.9
Obese BMI = 30 - 34.9 +
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, Does BMI work for everyone? Why or why not? - AnswerNo, BMI should not be used in
isolation to determine health, disease, or disease risk. BMI does not specifically differentiate
between body weight and amount of body fat. Thus, BMI overestimates fat in those with
high muscle mass. For example, a very muscular male athlete with low body fat could have a
BMI that classifies him as overweight or obese.
What is a waist circumference that increases risk for chronic disease - Answer35 " for
females
40" for males
What is body composition? What is a healthy (acceptable) body fat percentage for males
and females - AnswerComponents that make up the body such as body fat and lean body
mass
Acceptable % = 15-20 m and 24-30 f
How can you estimate body composition? - AnswerMethods are based on cadavers
Hydrodensitometry
Skinfold testing
Air displacement plethysmography
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
What are some appropriate guidelines & health tips for weight loss (calorie deficit, weight
loss per week) - AnswerA calorie deficit of 500 - 1,000
Satiating foods - fill you up, high volume ex. fruits, veggies, shakes
Satiety foods - protein, fiber, less processed, whole foods
1-2 lbs per week
What is a detrimental side effect of weight loss that is too fast - AnswerDecrease in muscle
mass, greater drop in metabolic rate
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Phytochemicals- definition and some examples - AnswerChemical compounds produced by
plants through primary or secondary metabolism
Ex. many fruits, veggies, herbs, beans/seeds, and medicinal plants
Supplements- regulations, and examples - AnswerIndustry worth over 40 billion
FDA regulation, but not regulated the same as food
Ex. creatine, beta-alanine, nitric oxide
What are some genetic factors related to obesity? - AnswerBody type, height, set point
theory (brain, hormones, and enzymes work together to regulate body weight and fat at a
genetically predetermined level that solidifies sometime during young adulthood)
What are some environmental factors related to obesity? - AnswerChoosing the correct
foods and portion sizes and getting sufficient quantity and quality of exercise; activities of
daily living; and learning behavioral modification and self-monitoring techniques
What health conditions are associated with obesity - AnswerIncreased inflammation, sleep
apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver, kidney disease, depression,
Co-morbid conditions; type II diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer
What is BMI- how is it calculated (what factors go in to the calculation) - AnswerBody weight
and height, calculated by dividing weight in lbs by height in inches squared then multiplying
by 703
What is a normal/healthy BMI. What is obese BMI - AnswerNormal/Healthy BMI = 18.5 -
24.9
Obese BMI = 30 - 34.9 +
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, Does BMI work for everyone? Why or why not? - AnswerNo, BMI should not be used in
isolation to determine health, disease, or disease risk. BMI does not specifically differentiate
between body weight and amount of body fat. Thus, BMI overestimates fat in those with
high muscle mass. For example, a very muscular male athlete with low body fat could have a
BMI that classifies him as overweight or obese.
What is a waist circumference that increases risk for chronic disease - Answer35 " for
females
40" for males
What is body composition? What is a healthy (acceptable) body fat percentage for males
and females - AnswerComponents that make up the body such as body fat and lean body
mass
Acceptable % = 15-20 m and 24-30 f
How can you estimate body composition? - AnswerMethods are based on cadavers
Hydrodensitometry
Skinfold testing
Air displacement plethysmography
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
What are some appropriate guidelines & health tips for weight loss (calorie deficit, weight
loss per week) - AnswerA calorie deficit of 500 - 1,000
Satiating foods - fill you up, high volume ex. fruits, veggies, shakes
Satiety foods - protein, fiber, less processed, whole foods
1-2 lbs per week
What is a detrimental side effect of weight loss that is too fast - AnswerDecrease in muscle
mass, greater drop in metabolic rate
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Stuviaguider?subject=https://www.stuvia.com/user/St
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