KIN 2504 Chapter : Chapter 9
15 Mar 2019
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Energy balance: amount of calories consumed relative to the amount expended through metabolism and physical activity. Negative caloric balance: calories consumed fall short of the amount of calories expended (weight loss) Positive caloric balance: calories consumed exceed calories expended (weight gain) Isocaloric balance: calories consumed are about equal to those used (maintain weight) Weight management: balancing calories consumed and calories expended on a lifelong basis, through exercise and activity. Worldwide trend: globesity is reaching epidemic rates, due to diets high in processed fats, meats, sugars, and refined starches combined with more sedentary lifestyles. Energy imbalance is common in america due to: overconsumption, too little exercise, biological factors, lifestyle factors. 3 weight-related factors impact your long term health: bmi, increased in. Bmi over time, and body fat stored in abdominal region. High bmi and abdominal fat are associated with higher chronic disease risk.
