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Causes of Obesity
terms for causes of obesity lesson section
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| thermogenesis | production of heat |
| thrifty gene | genetics that determine a desire to conserve energy |
| NEAT | nonexercise activity thermogenesis abbreviation |
| nonexercise activity thermogenesis | spontaneous unconscious activity contributes to calorie expenditure |
| neighborhoods with an over-abundance of fast food with limited options for fresh food | food swamps |
| factors influencing obesity genetics | body weight, food desires, behaviors, metabolism, hormones |
| insulin | hormone that stimulates fat storage and creation |
| cortisol | long-term release of this hormone increases insulin |
| chemicals that disrupt normal fat metabolism, promoting fat storage. | obesogens |
| neighborhoods with limited access to fresh vegetables and fruits | food deserts |
| main factors contributing to obesity | genetics, hormones, environment, types of food, metabolism, social/economic |