Biod 121 (Portage): Module 3 Study Guide Rated A+

Fat Cell Development {Ans: is another biological factor related to our weight. Once a fat cell is formed, it will always be present. Further, our bodies are predisposed to want to fill the fat cells. While it is possible to shrink the size of fat cells, we cannot get rid of fat cells through dieting. Sex, age, race, and ethnicity also play key roles in our body composition.}Body Mass Index (BMI): {Ans: a measure of body fat relative to one's height and weight. Categorizes an individual as being underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese and is usually color coordinated}Desired hip-to-waist ratio in females: {Ans: less than 0.8}Behavior modification: {Ans: describes how certain factors (behaviors) can prevent us from reaching our weight loss goals.}Extremely low-calorie diet: {Ans: approach of consuming only 400-800 calories per day. (often entails low carb, high protein, or liquid meals)}Physical activity {Ans: accounts for 15-40% of our energy expenditure}Lower body obesity is more common in the _______________ form and describes a small waist with much of the fat deposited in the hips and thighs. {Ans: female}Good goal for weight loss: {Ans: 1-2 pounds per week}As we age BMR declines