HLTH 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Heredity, Adipose Tissue, Defecation

64 views4 pages

Document Summary

Chapter 10- reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. The united states is among the fattest nations on earth. Over 69% of adults are overweight or obese. Obesogenic: environments that promote increased food intake, non-healthful food, and physical inactivity. Overweight: having a body weight more than 10% about healthy levels. Obesity: having a body weight more than 20% above healthy levels. Factors contributing to overweight and obesity: genetic and physiological factors. The exact role of genes remains in question. Twins raised separately tend to be the same weight. An important gene, fto, regulates the hormone ghrelin- a key factor in eating behavior. Effects of the fto gene on obesity is over 30% less among the most physically active. The basal metabolic rate (bmr) is the minimum rate at which the body uses energy when at complete rest. Resting metabolic rate (rmr): includes the bmr plus additional energy expended through daily sedentary activities- food digestion, sitting, studying.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related Documents

Related Questions