HPED 2507 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Nutrient Density, Energy Density, Orlistat
28 Oct 2018
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Quick large changes are not usually changes in fat. Nutrient density vs energy density: nutrient density= a measure of nutrients provided per kcal of food, energy density= energy provide by the food relate to its weight. Benefits of pa: burn calories, decrease appetite increase metabolic rate. ~29,000 (cid:449)eight loss produ(cid:272)ts a(cid:448)aila(cid:271)le, (cid:373)ost do(cid:374)"t (cid:449)ork. Currently, the laws do not protect the consumer: companies often do not have to show a product is effective before marketing it, not usually tested for safety. Wear and tear on the gi tract. Pros: result in weight loss, improvements in health status, body fat loss, improved lipid profiles, and insulin levels. Cons: very restrictive, difficult to stick to, weight is often regained, expensive. The real challenge is keeping the weight off. Minimum cho 130g/d but 45-65% for health. Often rapid initial weight loss: low-calorie diet = loss appetite, water loss. Two prescription diet pills are approved for long-term use in the treatment of obesity.
