HPED 1040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Tooth Enamel, Pear-Shaped, Menopause
6 Feb 2020
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The energy balance equation: energy in food calories, energy out physical activity 30%, food digestion 10%, resting metabolism 60% Distribution of body fat: distribution is an important indicator of health, waist circumference used as a marker for potential health challenges such as as (apple vs. pear shaped) Excess or low levels of body fat associated with: Low self-esteem: negative body image, depression, high risk to reproductive, circulatory, and immune system disorders* Anorexia and bulimia: anorexia failure to eat and maintain reasonable body weight, fear of gaining weight, distorted self-image, compulsive behaviours, excessive exercise, bulimia recurring episodes of rapidly eating food then purging, erodes tooth enamel. Factors contributing to excess body fat: genetic factors, genetic contributes to obesity from 25-40% of individuals body fat, 600 genes associated with obesity, genes influence body size and shape, fat distribution and metabolic rate. Approaches to overcoming weight problem: weight loss programs commercial weight loss programs provide group support, nutrition education, activity recommendations etc.
