Obesity Awareness Quiz

The release of insulin is suppressed by the sympathetic nervous system when exercise begins.

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps increase blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of free fatty acids (FFAs) from adipose tissue and releasing stored glycogen from the liver.

Exercise helps improve glycemic control in people with diabetes by making tissues more sensitive to insulin, leading to better glucose uptake.

Exercise is beneficial for individuals with diabetes by improving glycemic control, decreasing cardiovascular risk factors, promoting weight loss, and reducing anxiety levels.

Diabetic patients should regularly monitor blood glucose levels before, during, and after exercise to ensure safe and effective exercise.

Individuals with diabetes should adjust their insulin dose based on exercise intensity and duration, as well as their blood glucose levels.

Cortisol is a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands that helps fuel exercise by facilitating the breakdown of triglycerides and proteins into glucose.

Diabetics should avoid exercising when their blood glucose levels are below 80 mg/dl or above 250 mg/dl with the presence of ketones in the urine.

Stretch receptors in the gastrointestinal tract send signals to the brain via the vagus nerve, inhibiting further food intake.

Hormone secreted primarily from the ileum and colon, increasing after a meal, especially high-fat meals, and signaling to the brain to reduce food intake.

Hormone produced in the intestines, increases after meals, and inhibits the feeding center in the brain.

Theory that proposes that the brain monitors blood glucose levels, with high levels triggering a feeling of fullness and inhibiting further eating.

Theory that suggests the brain monitors fat stored in adipose tissue through leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells, to regulate appetite and energy balance.

Theory suggesting that the hypothalamus, a brain region involved in temperature regulation, influences food intake based on cold exposure, potentially to increase metabolic rate and generate heat.

A state characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, often associated with a combination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.

A hormone secreted mainly from the stomach that stimulates hunger and increases before meals.

Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) are hormones that play a crucial role in regulating your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. They also influence cell growth and activity.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are hormones that help your body respond to stress and exercise. They prepare your body for action by increasing heart rate, blood sugar, and energy availability.

Testosterone is an important hormone for building and repairing muscle tissue. It also helps increase red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your muscles.

Growth hormone (GH) plays a crucial role in muscle growth, bone strength, immune function, and fat burning. It's released during intense exercise, like weightlifting.

Vasopressin (ADH) and aldosterone are hormones that help your body maintain fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise. They prevent you from losing too much water and important minerals through sweating.

Endorphins are hormones that act as natural pain relievers and mood boosters. They are released during exercise, especially long-duration activities, to help combat fatigue and make you feel good.

The hypothalamus is an area in your brain responsible for regulating hunger and satiety. It has different centers that control when you feel hungry or full.

Factors that control food intake are complex but include short-term mechanisms like stomach fullness and long-term signals like hormones regulating energy balance.

The state where energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, leading to an increase in body fat.

A measure of body fat based on weight and height, used to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

A condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

Decreased physical activity leading to reduced muscle mass and increased body fat, abnormal eating behaviors influenced by external factors, and disruptions in the brain's feeding control mechanisms, all contributing to weight gain.

High blood pressure, increased risk of heart disease, insulin resistance leading to type 2 diabetes, accumulation of fat in the liver, formation of gallstones, joint problems like osteoarthritis, and psychological issues.

Creating a negative energy balance, where energy intake is lower than energy expenditure, through strategies like reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity.

Exercises that are low-impact and suitable for individuals with excess weight, such as walking, water aerobics, and treadmill use.

Hormones, such as glucose, stress hormones, and those regulating metabolism, fluid balance, and muscle growth, are all affected during exercise.