CH 5

Manner in which carbohydrates (glucose molecules) are stored in the body, predominantly in the liver nad muscles

About ____% of U.S adults age 20 and older are overweight(have a BMI greater than 25)

About ____% are obese

More than ______ of all adults in the United States do not achieve the minimum amount of physical activity.

The prevalence of obesity is even higher in certain ethnic groups, especially _________ Americans and __________ Americans

Excessive body weight/obesity are associated with poor health status and risk factors for many ailments including :

American Heart Association has identified ____________ as one of the six major risk factors for coronary artery disease.

Being overweight/obese can increase the risk for:

_____________ is the manner in which carbohydrates are stored in the human body, primarily in the liver (20%) and muscles(80%)

A ____ to ____  water to glycogen ratio is necessary to store glycogen

________ index is a measure that is used to rate the plasma glucose response of carbohydrate-containing foods with response produced by the same amount of carbohydrate from a standard source, usually glucose or white bread.

Energy balancing equation  is the idea that:

__________________ is the average energy (caloric) intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance for a specific person

The total daily energy requirements has three basic components:

One pound of fat =_______ calories

energy requirement to maintain the body's vital processes in the resting state:

Medical problems associated with bulimia nervosa include:

The following factors seem to affect the set-point directly by lowering the fat thermostat:

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the

The weight regulating mechanism is a feature of the ___________ of the brain that controls how much the body should weigh.

Severe caloric restriction diets always prompt the loss of ______ muscle tissue

_________, produced primarily in the stomach, stimulates appetite

________, produced by fat cells lets the brain know when you are full

Sleep deprivation elevates ghrelin levels, and lowers leptin levels and may lead to ________ gain

______ sleep is one of the 12 key components that enhance health and extend life

If a person is trying to lose weight, a combination of _______ and _________ training exercises works best.

Fallacious theory proposing that exercising a specific body part will result in significant fat reduction in that area is _____ reducing

Term referring to fat deposits that "bulge" out caused by the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue, giving it a padded-like appearance

_________ is a critical meal while on a weight loss program.

EER are based on:

Target caloric intake to lose weight is:

The final caloric intake to lose weight should not be less than _____ calories

Successful diets include: _____% calories from fat, _____% from carbohydrates, and _____% from protein

High protein/low calorie foods include:

The three most common reasons for relapse are: