Overweight and Obesity in North America
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What is the primary function of essential fat in the body?

  • Energy storage
  • Muscle repair
  • Hormone regulation
  • Normal physiological functioning (correct)

    • What is the typical range of stored fat for men associated with optimum health?

  • 3% - 12%
  • 15% - 30%
  • 8% - 24% (correct)
  • 10% - 20%

    • What is the leading predictor of childhood obesity?

  • Child's level of physical activity
  • Child's dietary choices
  • Parental obesity (correct)
  • Parental income level

    • What is the estimated loss of years associated with being obese at age 40 for women?

    <p>7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes hypertrophy in adipocytes?

    <p>Increase in the size of adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend has been observed among Canadian children aged 7-13 years?

    <p>Tripling of obesity rates in a generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is associated with the storage of fat in the body and is influenced by body weight changes?

    <p>LPL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary hormone that drives appetite according to the document?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant factor affecting the likelihood of becoming obese for men and women?

    <p>Household income level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are food swamps and food deserts defined?

    <p>Areas with high rates of fast-food restaurants and low healthy food access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the greatest level of fatness occur in normal growth for infants?

    <p>At 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hypothyroidism primarily affect metabolism?

    <p>Decreases metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a mother's activity level and her daughter's activity level?

    <p>A mother’s activity level influences the daughter's activity level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it easier to maintain a healthy weight than to lose weight?

    <p>Weight loss is often unsustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily involved in the mobilization of triglycerides in adipocytes?

    <p>Hormonal action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadian boys aged 7-13 years had obesity rates rise from 5% to?

    <p>17%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant cause contributing to the obesity crisis?

    <p>Energy imbalance with more intake than output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes 'immutable' in the context of obesity?

    <p>Obesity is a condition that cannot be altered over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does 'enculturation' play regarding obesity and portion sizes?

    <p>It impacts awareness of caloric intake in meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is classified as a controllable factor in weight management?

    <p>Lifestyle choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does technology contribute to the obesity crisis?

    <p>By reducing leisure time available for physical activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the physiological factors that may influence obesity?

    <p>Levels of leptin and ghrelin hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an uncontrollable factor affecting body composition?

    <p>Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the phrase 'more in than out' in relation to obesity?

    <p>Caloric intake exceeds caloric expenditure leading to weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is identified as a powerful anorexic factor that decreases appetite?

    <p>Corticotropic-releasing factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to endorphin levels when a person experiences hunger?

    <p>They decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter level increases during hunger?

    <p>Neuropeptide Y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of entering a hypothyroid state during starvation?

    <p>Decreased energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge faced in managing obesity according to contemporary models?

    <p>Including interdisciplinary healthcare team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does metabolic syndrome predict in the context of obesity?

    <p>Further disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the reward pathway significant in discussing obesity?

    <p>It affects food intake as well as other behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic trends are observed in obesity rates among Canadians?

    <p>Increasing rates among children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of pharmacologic management in dietary management?

    <p>Increase thermogenesis and metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication acts in the brain to increase the availability of norepinephrine?

    <p>Catecholaminergic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of CNS-acting appetite suppressants?

    <p>Dry mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bariatric surgery?

    <p>To decrease the amount of food consumed and absorbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of post-operative care for bariatric surgery patients?

    <p>Continued dietary and lifestyle modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes gastric restriction?

    <p>Surgically reducing stomach volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best illustrates a key component of dietary management?

    <p>Make small, consistent changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes non-CNS-acting agents in pharmacologic management?

    <p>They typically impact absorptive capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overweight and Obesity

    • Overweight and obesity are a significant public health threat in North America, and most other developed nations.
    • Parental obesity is a key predictor of childhood obesity.
    • Childhood obesity increases all-cause mortality in adults.
    • Being obese at 40 years of age associates with a loss of approximately 7 years of life for women and 6 years for life for men.
    • Obesity rates for children (aged 7-13 years) in recent Canadian statistics have tripled in a generation.
    • Overweight rates have increased in children (aged 7-13 years) from 15% to 35% in boys and 15% to 29% in girls.
    • Canadians in higher-income households are less likely to become obese and suffer related chronic disease.
    • It is easier to maintain a healthy weight than to lose weight and return to a healthy weight.
    • The problem of overweight and obesity is more pronounced in children and is increasing at a more rapid pace.
    • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) dedicated 100% of its funds to nutrition, metabolism, and diabetes research.

    Causes of Obesity

    • Obesity is caused by an imbalance of energy intake and expenditure.
    • Unhealthy foods are easily accessible and the availability of food is a major factor.
    • Lack of physical activity.
    • Complex drives toward food.
    • Appetite surpasses hunger.
    • Portion sizes are increasing due to enculturation.
    • Time constraints and the release of responsibility for food preparation.
    • Changes in leisure time usage, including increasing use of technology.
    • Limited nutritional education and misinformation.
    • Lack of body composition awareness.
    • Low energy expenditure during daily work.
    • Influence of the food industry.
    • Transportation technology and urban sprawl.
    • Genetics and environment.
    • Obesogens, which are chemical compounds that disrupt hormone function and contribute to weight gain.

    Homeostasis and Body Composition

    • Body composition: bone, muscle, organs, fluids, adipose tissue.
    • Determining factors: homeostasis of body weight and/or body composition.
    • Controllable factors: lifestyle and food choices.
    • Uncontrollable factors include genetics, set point theory, and hormones such as: ghrelin, leptin, LPL, and HSL.

    Adipose Tissue

    • Adipose tissue is the primary storage site for excess energy, which predominantly occurs in adipocytes.
    • There are two types of adipose tissue: white and brown.
    • The location of fat storage is important: subcutaneous versus visceral fat.
    • Android (abdominal) vs. Gynoid (hip) adiposity
    • Optimum health is associated with 8%-24% total fat in men and 21%-35% total fat in women.

    Adipocytes

    • Hypertrophy: increase in adipocyte size.
    • Hyperplasia: increase in adipocyte number.
    • Adipocytes can store triglycerides up to 95% of their volume and can grow more than 1000 times.
    • Hormone action influences the storage and mobilization of triglycerides in adipose tissue.

    Lipogenesis

    • Lipogenesis is the process of fat synthesis.
    • Carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fat can be converted into fat.
    • Kilocalories per gram: Fat=9, Carbohydrates=4, Protein=4.
    • The fattening power of fat is higher than other macronutrients.

    LPL and HSL

    • Lipase enzyme: LPL and HSL play crucial roles in energy metabolism.
    • LPL: lipoprotein lipase breaks down fat in the bloodstream and stores it in adipose tissue.
    • HSL: hormone sensitive lipase breaks down fat stored in adipose tissue, allowing it to be used for energy.
    • LPL and HSL are influenced by hormonal signals, including estrogens.

    The Sympathetic Nervous System and Appetite

    • Appetite is influenced by several hormones and neurotransmitters.
    • Dopamine plays a key role and its rise is linked to increased appetite.
    • After a meal, neurotransmitter levels shift, sending a slow/stop eating signal to the brain.
    • During starvation: Hunger increases, satisfaction with food decreases, and metabolic rate decreases (hypothyroid state).
    • Decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system is linked to metabolic slowdown and weight gain.

    Brain Chemistry and Appetite

    • Fluctuations in brain neurotransmitter levels impact hunger, appetite, and intake.
    • Neurotransmitters that increase appetite include:
      • Decreased endorphin levels.
      • Decreased serotonin levels.
      • Increased neuropeptide Y levels.
      • Increased dopamine and decreased norepinephrine levels.

    Neurotransmitters During and After a Meal

    • Corticotropic-releasing factor is released during and after a meal, which acts as a powerful anorexic factor (decreases appetite).
    • Starvation results in a hypothyroid state, leading to increased hunger, diminished satisfaction with food, and slowed metabolism.

    Obesity Management

    • Weight loss and maintenance are important goals.
    • While energy restriction was once the only treatment option, current models include lifestyle and behavior modification.
    • Obesity management often requires an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including dietitians, healthcare providers, and psychological support professionals.

    Dietary Management Recommendations

    • Educational resources on diets and fads.
    • Hunger and satiety cues, including psychological influences.
    • Food education and understanding macronutrients.
    • Implementing portion control.
    • Focusing on caloric density of foods.
    • Small, consistent changes to food intake.
    • Emphasizing lifestyle choices rather than restrictive dieting.
    • Encouraging physical activity.

    Pharmacological Management

    • Medications target appetite suppression, increased satiety, thermogenesis, metabolism, and fat absorption.
    • CNS-acting agents: catecholamine’s (catecholaminergic), serotoninergic, catecholiminergic-serotoninergic, these influence appetite.
    • Non-CNS-acting agents: orlistat (Xenical) impact fat absorption.

    Surgical Procedures for Weight Loss (Bariatrics)

    • Bariatrics is the medical specialty focused on weight control, including surgical procedures.
    • Surgery is typically reserved for individuals with a BMI greater than 40, and only considered after non-surgical options have failed.
    • Pre-surgical preparation includes: exercise routine, hypocaloric diet pattern, lifestyle modification, psychological counselling, and family support.
    • Post-surgical follow-up is vital including lifestyle modification, psychological counselling, and dietary guidance.

    Bariatric Surgery Types

    • Common goals of bariatric surgery: reduce food consumption and absorption.
    • Esophageal banding: reduces stomach capacity.
    • Gastric restrictive surgery (Gastroplasty and Gastric bypass): reduce stomach size and bypass portions of the small intestine.
    • Jejunoileal bypass: Surgical procedure that bypasses a portion of the small intestine (jejunum and ileum).

    Gastric Restriction

    • Surgical reduction of stomach volume.
    • Large pocket of the stomach is closed off to reduce capacity.
    • A portion of the small intestine may be bypassed as well.
    • Effective in promoting weight loss, but maintenance can be challenging.
    • Early satiety due to reduced stomach volume (20-30mL).
    • Dumping syndrome can occur.
    • Lifelong support after surgery is crucial.

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