APPH 1040 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Basal Metabolic Rate, Thyroid, Weight Gain
16 Apr 2017
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Chapter 8: reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Factors contributing to being overweight and being obese. There is evidence that says genetics have something to do with our. Certain genes influence weight gain at certain points in someone"s life. Lifestyle can overcome the fto gene in people that have obesity in the family when exercising for at least 90 minutes a day versus 30 minutes for others. Thrifty gene theory: higher body fat and obesity levels in some tribes compared to general population. Ancestors lived through times of famine so passed down gene that increased fat storage so it made losing fat more difficult. Basal metabolic rate: rate of energy expenditure by a body at complete rest in a neutral environment; minimum rate at which body uses energy to maintain basic vital functions. Best time to measure bmr is after 8 hours of sleep and a 12-hour.
