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Which factor is NOT associated with the distribution of obesity?
Which factor is NOT associated with the distribution of obesity?
What is the correct formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What is the correct formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Which health risk is NOT directly associated with excess body fat?
Which health risk is NOT directly associated with excess body fat?
What is considered a healthy level of body fat for a young adult male?
What is considered a healthy level of body fat for a young adult male?
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Which statement best describes the limitations of BMI as a measure of health?
Which statement best describes the limitations of BMI as a measure of health?
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What waist circumference measurement is associated with an increased disease risk in men from the Mediterranean region?
What waist circumference measurement is associated with an increased disease risk in men from the Mediterranean region?
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Which type of fat is more metabolically active and associated with higher disease risk?
Which type of fat is more metabolically active and associated with higher disease risk?
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Which factor is least likely to contribute to weight gain over time?
Which factor is least likely to contribute to weight gain over time?
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What is a critical characteristic of weight loss diets that are labeled as 'too good to be true'?
What is a critical characteristic of weight loss diets that are labeled as 'too good to be true'?
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What is the primary role of appetite compared to hunger?
What is the primary role of appetite compared to hunger?
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What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a normal pre-pregnancy weight during the pregnancy period?
What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a normal pre-pregnancy weight during the pregnancy period?
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What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid during pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid during pregnancy?
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Which nutrient should a pregnant woman particularly increase during the second and third trimesters?
Which nutrient should a pregnant woman particularly increase during the second and third trimesters?
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What is the primary reason for the increase in iron requirements during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the increase in iron requirements during pregnancy?
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What condition could result from excessive iron intake in pregnant women?
What condition could result from excessive iron intake in pregnant women?
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Which of the following statements about the caloric needs during pregnancy is true?
Which of the following statements about the caloric needs during pregnancy is true?
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Which group has increased nutrient needs during pregnancy due to socioeconomic factors?
Which group has increased nutrient needs during pregnancy due to socioeconomic factors?
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What percentage of total weight gain during pregnancy is typically attributed to the infant?
What percentage of total weight gain during pregnancy is typically attributed to the infant?
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What is the recommended daily amount of dairy servings for pregnant women to ensure adequate calcium intake?
What is the recommended daily amount of dairy servings for pregnant women to ensure adequate calcium intake?
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What is the daily recommended supplement for women before conception and during pregnancy?
What is the daily recommended supplement for women before conception and during pregnancy?
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Which component of physical fitness specifically enhances the ability to perform tasks like pushing or lifting?
Which component of physical fitness specifically enhances the ability to perform tasks like pushing or lifting?
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What is the primary purpose of resistance (strength) training?
What is the primary purpose of resistance (strength) training?
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Which of the following best describes cardiorespiratory endurance?
Which of the following best describes cardiorespiratory endurance?
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Which aspect of body composition is highlighted as changeable without weight loss?
Which aspect of body composition is highlighted as changeable without weight loss?
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Which statement accurately reflects the physical activity recommendations given by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology?
Which statement accurately reflects the physical activity recommendations given by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology?
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Which statement accurately describes the energy production systems in relation to exercise duration?
Which statement accurately describes the energy production systems in relation to exercise duration?
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What is the main reason for an athlete to experience quicker fatigue during high-intensity exercise?
What is the main reason for an athlete to experience quicker fatigue during high-intensity exercise?
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Which nutrient is crucial for energy production in muscles during prolonged activities?
Which nutrient is crucial for energy production in muscles during prolonged activities?
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What statement best defines glycogen depletion related to physical exertion?
What statement best defines glycogen depletion related to physical exertion?
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Which of the following options is least effective in enhancing athletic performance?
Which of the following options is least effective in enhancing athletic performance?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of water in regulating the body's temperature?
Which statement accurately describes the function of water in regulating the body's temperature?
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What is the primary role of electrolytes in maintaining fluid balance within the body?
What is the primary role of electrolytes in maintaining fluid balance within the body?
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Which deficiency could potentially result from an inadequate intake of major minerals?
Which deficiency could potentially result from an inadequate intake of major minerals?
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How significantly do minor minerals contribute to body processes compared to major minerals?
How significantly do minor minerals contribute to body processes compared to major minerals?
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What role does water play as a solvent in the body?
What role does water play as a solvent in the body?
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What physiological response occurs when the body becomes dehydrated?
What physiological response occurs when the body becomes dehydrated?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys?
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What does the body do when it experiences excessive water intake?
What does the body do when it experiences excessive water intake?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with severe dehydration?
Which symptom is commonly associated with severe dehydration?
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What primarily regulates water balance within the body?
What primarily regulates water balance within the body?
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Which vitamins play a significant role in protecting the body from oxidative damage?
Which vitamins play a significant role in protecting the body from oxidative damage?
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What is the primary reason for the process of vitamin enrichment in food?
What is the primary reason for the process of vitamin enrichment in food?
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Which vitamins are crucial for protein and amino acid metabolism?
Which vitamins are crucial for protein and amino acid metabolism?
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Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamin transport is correct?
Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamin transport is correct?
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Which is NOT a function of vitamins in the body?
Which is NOT a function of vitamins in the body?
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What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage and absorption?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage and absorption?
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Which of the following statements about vitamin absorption and deficiency is correct?
Which of the following statements about vitamin absorption and deficiency is correct?
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What best describes bioavailability in the context of vitamins?
What best describes bioavailability in the context of vitamins?
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Which mineral characteristic accurately reflects the implications of consuming excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which mineral characteristic accurately reflects the implications of consuming excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins?
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What is a key difference between essential nutrients and non-essential nutrients in the context of vitamins?
What is a key difference between essential nutrients and non-essential nutrients in the context of vitamins?
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Study Notes
Energy Balance and Weight Management
- Energy balance is a key concept in weight management.
- Weight maintenance occurs when calories consumed equal calories expended
- Weight gain happens when calories consumed exceed calories expended.
- Weight loss results when calories consumed are less than calories expended.
- However, weight gain and loss are more complex. Many factors influence weight.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn to describe energy balance and energy expenditure
- Students will understand factors influencing food intake and body weight.
- Students will be able to describe potential health risks associated with obesity.
Distribution of Obesity
- Obesity has links to demographics such as
- Men
- Low income
- Ethnicity
- Immigration status (there is a "Healthy immigrant effect")
Excess Body Fat and Disease Risk
- Excess body fat increases the risk of several diseases.
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- High blood cholesterol
- Type-2 diabetes
- Gallbladder disease
- Arthritis
- Sleep disorders
- Respiratory problems
- Menstrual irregularities
- Breast, uterus, prostate, and colon cancer
- Increased severity of infectious diseases
- Poor wound healing
- Surgical complications
Healthy Body Weight
- Healthy weight minimizes health risks and promotes overall health.
- Body weight is the sum of fat and lean body mass.
- Lean body mass consists of bone, muscle, and internal organs.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
- BMI is the most common method for assessing body weight relative to height
- BMI is calculated as Weight in kilograms divided by (Height in meters) squared.
- BMI provides a measure of body weight relative to height.
- Body composition refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue in the body.
Body Mass Index (BMI): Classification and Risks
- BMI categories have different risks associated with health concerns
- Underweight (<18.5 kg/m²)
- Normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m²)
- Overweight (25-29.9 kg/m²)
- Obese Class 1 (30-34.9 kg/m²)
- Obese Class 2 (35-39.9 kg/m²)
- Obese Class 3 (>40 kg/m²)
BMI and Health
- BMI is not a perfect measure of health. It does not consider body composition (e.g. muscle mass). It may not fully reflect overall health status.
- It is a tool, but other factors should be considered.
BMI Limitations
- BMI is useful for initial screening but factors such as body composition, fat percentage, and fitness should also be considered.
Measuring Body Composition
- Body fat percentage - a measurement of obesity. It is a better measure of obesity than BMI.
Body Fat and Age
- Body fat percentage changes with age.
- Young adult females: 21-32%
- Young adult males: 8-19%
- Older adults typically show an increase in body fat.
Other Measures
- Waist circumference is a measure of central or abdominal obesity.
- A waist circumference is associated with higher risk of diseases.
- Waist circumference measurements differ across ethnic groups.
Body Fat Location
- Visceral fat (around abdominal organs): Metabolically active, linked to higher disease risks. More commonly described as "apple-shaped".
- Subcutaneous fat (beneath the skin): Less metabolically active; "pear-shaped".
Energy Balance
- Weight maintenance occurs when calories eaten equal energy used.
- Weight gain results when calories consumed are greater than energy expended.
- Weight loss results when calories consumed are less than energy expenditure.
- Factors other than calories consumed and expended influence weight.
Appetite vs. Hunger
- Appetite is the drive to eat specific foods, triggered by external stimuli like sights or smells.
- Hunger results from internal physiological signals.
Genes and Body Weight
- Genes play a considerable role in body weight.
- 40-70% of weight is genetically influenced by 100 or more genes.
- Genes regulate how body processes food, energy expenditure and fat storage.
How Excess Calories are Stored
- Small amount of excess energy stored as glycogen in liver and skeletal muscle.
- The rest is stored as fat in adipocytes.
Weight Loss Diets - Potential Pitfalls
- Rapid weight loss diets (e.g., extreme calorie restriction, >1 kg/week) are often unsustainable.
- Deprivation diets are unsustainable and are not conducive to long-term weight management
- Often lack exercise.
- May not accommodate individual factors like food tolerance and social events.
Weight Cycling (Yo-Yo Dieting)
- Weight cycling negatively impacts basal metabolic rate.
- Results in fatigue, food cravings, feelings of shame and guilt.
- Often makes long-term weight management more challenging.
Unhealthy Weight Loss Methods
- Severe calorie restriction (<1500 kcal/day) or even less.
- Dehydration from extreme exercise, fluid restriction, use of vapor-impermeable suits, sauna use, or vomiting/diuretics/laxatives.
- Rapid weight loss greater than 1kg per week is not recommended.
Healthy Weight Loss
- A healthy weight loss strategy is slow and steady (no more than 1kg/week)
- Should accommodate different foods, food tolerances and social events.
- Proper hydration is important.
- Regular physical activity is essential.
Healthy Eating Techniques
- Food literacy and meal planning are crucial.
- Planning meals and shopping ahead of time is helpful.
- Incrementing portion sizes and hydration is essential.
- Eating healthy snacks is better than skipping meals.
- Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues.
Physical Activity
- Accumulate 30 minutes of activity per day
- Incorporate variety into workouts, including family/friends
- Making physical activity part of daily life is important.
Weight Management - Current Understanding
- Weight management should target health, not unrealistic goals of thinness.
- Genetics and individual factors are critical factors affecting weight.
- Lifestyle changes produce better metabolic health regardless of weight loss.
Health Risks of Food Restriction
- Inadequate nutrient intake can lead to health problems.
- Anemia
- Headache
- Fatigue and weakness
- Muscle cramps
- Amenorrhea
- Gallstones
- High cholesterol
- Nausea, diarrhea, constipation
- Potential death
Psychological Risks of Food Restriction
- Preoccupation with food and weight
- Heightened response to external cues
- Mood fluctuations
- Irritability, and feelings of guilt and depression
- Disordered eating patterns
Weighing Yourself
- Weighing is a choice
- Be aware of the potential negative impacts.
- Seek help if you are experiencing distress or negative side effects related to your weight.
Measuring Health
- Health is multidimensional—physical, mental, and social.
- Important aspects of health include physical activity, high energy levels, mobility, good body image, self-esteem and metabolic fitness.
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This quiz covers the concepts of energy balance and its critical role in weight management. Students will explore how calorie intake and expenditure affect body weight, while also examining the multifaceted factors contributing to obesity and its associated health risks. Gain insights into demographic influences on obesity and understand the relationship between excess body fat and disease risk.
