DANCE 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Adipose Tissue, Angina Pectoris, Aneurysm
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10/29/2015 (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Parts of the heart; which one goes to the lungs; rest of body. Obesity severely overweight, characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. Prevalence of obesity increased from 13% in 1960 to 35% today. About 35. 5% of men and 35. 8% of women obese, according to the latest statistics (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) By 2015, estimates are that 75% of adults will be overweight and. Fewer short trips on foot and more by automobile. Increased portion sizes, and more soft drinks and convenience foods. A response of blood vessels to such harmful substances as germs, damaged cells, or irritants; can lead to heart disease, cancer, allergies, and muscle degeneration. Distribution of body fat is an important indicator of health. Abdominal fat is more easily mobilized and sent into bloodstream, increasing disease-related blood fat levels.
