Nutrition Ch 9 Word Scramble
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behavior modification | the changing of behavior by the manipulation of antecedents (cues or environmental factors that trigger behavior), the behavior itself, and consequences (the penalties or rewards attached to behavior). |
brown adipose tissue | masses of specialized fat cells packed with pigmented mitochondria that produce heat instead of ATP. |
cellulite | supposedly, a lumpy form of fat; actually, a fraud. |
clinically severe obesity | a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 or greater with additional medical problems. A less preferred term used to describe the same condition is morbid obesity. |
epidemic | the appearance of a disease (usually infectious) or condition that attacks many people at the same time in the same region. |
fad diets | popular eating plans that promise quick weight loss. |
gene pool | all the genetic information of a population at a given time. |
ghrelin | a protein produced by the stomach cells that enhances appetite and decreases energy expenditure. |
leptin | a protein produced by fat cells under direction of the ob gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure; sometimes called the ob protein. |
orlistat | a drug used in the treatment of obesity that inhibits the absorption of fat in the GI tract, thus limiting kcaloric intake. |
serotonin | a neurotransmitter important in sleep regulation, appetite control, and sensory perception, among other roles. |
set point | the point at which controls are set (for example, on a thermostat). |
sibutramine | a drug used in the treatment of obesity that slows the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, thus suppressing appetite and creating a feeling of fullness. |
successful weight-loss maintenance | achieving a weight loss of at least 10 percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least one year. |
weight management | maintaining body weight in a healthy range by preventing gradual weight gain over time and losing weight if overweight. |
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