MEDI110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Lean Body Mass, Lipoprotein Lipase, Adipose Tissue
6 Aug 2018
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Critical examination of obesity, diets and weight loss. Inactive lifestyle: changes in body composition, fluid is usually the first weight lost. Loss in lean body tissue means lowering the bmr (lean body mass burns 150- 200kj/day, fat burns 7kj/day: very little fat is lost during weight loss. Increases energy expenditure: fat use is enhanced with regular physical activity (low intensity, duration and regularity are important, make it a part of a daily routine. Behaviour modification: modify problem eating behaviours, chain breaking, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, contingency management, self monitoring. Weight maintenance: prevent relapse, occasional lapse is fine, but take charge immediately, continue to practice newly learned behaviour, e(cid:395)ui(cid:396)es (cid:858)(cid:373)oti(cid:448)atio(cid:374), (cid:373)o(cid:448)e(cid:373)e(cid:374)t a(cid:374)d (cid:373)a(cid:374)age(cid:373)e(cid:374)t(cid:859, have social support, encouragement from friends, family, professionals. Dieting can be hazardous to health: weight regained consists of a higher % of body fat than before, weight loss diet should not be considered unless you are committed and motivated.
