Health Focus

Obesity has _______________________ in the U.S. in the past ten years.

Doubled

About a _______________________ of adults in the U.S. are obese.

Third

Obesity is also _______________________ in children and adolescents.

Prevalent

Obesity correlates with an increase in _______________________ — more money = more food to spend.

Income

Obesity is associated with an increase in _______________________.

Premature death

Type _______________________ diabetes is commonly linked to obesity.

2

Obesity is a risk factor for _______________________ (CUP), stroke, and gallbladder disease.

Coronary heart disease

_______________________, _______________________ , and _______________________ are also associated with obesity.

Respiratory dysfunction; Osteoarthritis; Cancer

______________________ comes from gastric juice (acid) from the stomach rising to the esophagus, which creates a burning sensation in the esophagus

Heartburn

______________________ is a chronic heart burn

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Treatment to heartburn

______________________ is the inflammation of the liver, caused by ______________________ A, B, C, which results in liver damage, cancer, or even death

Hepatitis

______________________ is the formation of fibrous scar tissue when the liver becomes too fatty (excessive build up of fats)

Cirrhosis

What does Cirrhosis do to the liver?

Liver failure as the build up of fats prevents the liver from performing its functions in the circulatory, digestive, cardiovascular system

Where is Cirrhosis mostly found in?

Alcoholism and obesity

__________ is the condition in which stools are passed frequently and are watery or loose in consistency from the increased peristalsis movement

Diarrhea

__________ is a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent, hard, and difficult to pass from the feces being too dry, which can be treated from more water and fiber intake

Constipation

__________ are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding from either chronic constipation, pregnancy, aging, and anal intercourse

Hemorrhoids

__________ refers to chronic inflammation and swelling of tissues in the digestive tract, mainly including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

__________ are the small growths in the epithelial lining that can be harmless or cancerous

Polyps and Cancer

__________ is a condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health.

Obesity

Obesity increases the risk of __________, __________, __________, __________, _________, __________, __________, __________

Type 2 diabetes, CUD, stroke, gallbladder disease, respiratory dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and cancers

__________, __________, and _________ are effective ways to lose weight

Dieting, prescription drugs, and surgical procedures

A high carbs and fiber diet through whole grains and vegetables are called ______________________

Pritiken diet

A low carbs but high protein and fat diet is called ______________________?

Atkin’s Diet

A diet of low carbs, high protein, and “healthy” fat diet is called ______________________?

Zone and South Beach Diet

__________ is a surgical procedure that staples the size of the stomach to reduce food intake and promote weight loss.

Gastroplasty

__________ is a weight-loss surgery in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing part of the stomach and intestine.

Gastric bypass

__________ involves placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch that limits food intake.

Gastric banding

__________ is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess body fat from specific areas using suction.

Liposuction

__________ is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image, leading to starvation, high exercising, and purging

Anorexia nervosa

__________ is an eating disorder involving episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Bulimia nervosa

__________ is a psychological disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with the idea that their body is not muscular enough, often leading to excessive exercise

Muscle dysmorphia