8.3 Hunger and Eating
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These flashcards encompass key definitions and concepts related to obesity and metabolic rates.
Last updated 2:11 AM on 10/25/25
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leptin
satiety hormone
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metabolic rate
The amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time.
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morbid obesity
adult with a BMI over 40
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obese
adult with a BMI of 30 or higher
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overweight
adult with a BMI between 25 and 29.9
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satiation
fullness; satisfaction
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set point theory
assertion that each individual has an ideal body weight, or set point, that is resistant to change
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