Energy Balance and Eating Disorders

What is energy in the context of the human body?

The ability to do work

What is the term for the energy we obtain from the food we eat?

Energy intake

What are the three energy-yielding nutrients?

Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins

How many kilocalories per gram do lipids provide?

9 kcal/g Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the energy expended by the body for basal metabolism, physical activity, and thermogenesis?

Energy expenditure Signup and view all the answers

What is the body's energy currency?

ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a chronic disease?

It has a long duration and requires a long-term approach to management Signup and view all the answers

Why is obesity considered a disease?

Because it often takes years to develop and compromises anatomy and physiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between sick fat disease and fat mass disease?

Sick fat disease refers to the negative physiological effects of excess body fat, while fat mass disease refers to the biomechanical and structural challenges Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of excess body fat in sick fat disease?

Chronic low-grade inflammation Signup and view all the answers

How can fat mass disease affect obesity interventions?

It can compromise obesity interventions by making exercise painful Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of added joint stress in fat mass disease?

Exercise becomes painful Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of lifestyle management for individuals who are overweight?

To achieve a caloric deficit for improved physical and mental health Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of fat absorption being blocked by Orlistat?

Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins and oily stools Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Liraglutide in the management of obesity?

To increase the activity of the signalling molecule GLP-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a weight loss plan that promotes a caloric deficit?

Fewer total calories are absorbed from food Signup and view all the answers

Why are fat-soluble vitamins not readily absorbed when Orlistat is used?

Because fat absorption is blocked Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of unabsorbed fat passing into the large intestine?

Oily stools, fecal incontinence, and gastrointestinal issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of CBT in treating eating disorders?

To identify and replace unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of energy intake exceeding energy expenditure?

A caloric surplus leading to obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in promoting energy balance?

Learning to recognize and manage physiological, psychological, and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of eating disorders?

Psychological Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for achieving energy balance?

Energy intake = energy expenditure Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to energy expenditure?

BMR, physical activity, and diet-induced thermogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the research study by Bouchard et al. (1990)?

The response to long-term overfeeding in identical twins Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the article published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2003?

The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the journal that published the article by Burke et al. in 2012?

American Journal of Preventive Medicine Signup and view all the answers

Who published the statement 'Obesity as a chronic medical disease' in 2015?

Canadian Medical Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the systematic review published by Castaner et al. in 2018?

The gut microbiome profile in obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the study published by Broussard et al. in 2016?

Elevated ghrelin predicts food intake during experimental sleep restriction Signup and view all the answers