Weight Management Section Guide Sierra Bowman

NTR 341 Weight Management Section Guide Name:_____Sierra Bowman _____

I. Define Terminology:

Double labeled water- It is a noncalorimetric technique for measuring energy expenditure. It is water where both the hydrogen and the oxygen have been partley or completely replaced with an uncommon isotope of these elements. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis- This is considered all of the physical movement in our lives that is not planned exercise or sports.

obesigenic- This is promoting excessive weight gain.

Obesity- Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excessively high body fat in relation to lean body tissue.

Overweight- Being overweight means the body weight is above some standard of acceptable weight that is usually defined in relation to height.

II. Short Answer:

a. Discuss the various methods of estimating energy expenditure, and specify which settings each method would be most appropriate to use and why:
There are many methods for estimating energy expenditure. They include direct calorimetry, respiratory indirect calorimetry, and circulatory indirect calorimetry, double labeled water, physical activity records, dietary questionnaires, sensor of heat and movement, and a few more.
b. Discuss, in detail, the process of appetite regulation and fat storage:

c. Discuss the differences in obesity and overweight rates in the US, Canada, and Europe. What are the possible reasons for these differences?
The US has the highest obesity rates compared to Canada and Europe. The reasoning for this can be because of the amount of marketing and money that is spent for fast food and unhealthy foods. This unhealthy industry is in control of what is being publicized to eat. There is a substantially low amount of marketing done for healthy foods.
d. What are some of the adverse health related associations of overweight and obesity? Is there truth the statement healthy overweight/obesity?
Some health related associations to being overweight or obese include Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, gall bladder disease, coronary heart disease, and many others. There is not much truth about being healthy overweight or obese. This could be in reference to athletes like football players or wrestlers. They are still at risk for some health risks especially after the sport has concluded.
e. Discuss the most current therapies available for weight loss and their efficacy.
Current therapies of weight loss include diets like the Atkins diet, carbohydrate restricted diets, and very low fat diets. The problems with these are that the weight is usually gained back over a period of time. Also, some of these nutrients are essential for the body so moderation is key more so than eliminating it all together. Exercise is another therapy used for weight loss. This is effective if more energy is being expended than what is being imputed. It also has other positive health effects. Medications can also be taken for extremely overweight people. The negative part of this is the side effects that may come with taking the medication. These pills however can suppress appetite or help boost your metabolism to lose weight. Surgery is the final most current therapy for obese people. There is high risk for something to go wrong with the actual procedure including death. Some people will see dramatic change over the next year or two. The setback to this is the long-term follow-up that is needed.