Energy Balance Lecture Review

Flashcards created for reviewing key concepts from the Energy Balance Lectures.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Energy Density

The number of calories in a given weight of food, calculated as calories per gram.

Waist Circumference

A measurement around the abdomen used to assess obesity and abdominal fat.

Limitations of BMI

Does not show location of fat; cannot tell if weight is muscle or fat.

Abdominal Obesity Cutoff for Males

A waist circumference of 40 inches or more is considered abdominal obesity.

High Energy Dense Food Example

Fast food or butter.

Low Energy Dense Food Example

Most vegetables and fruits.

men cut point for obesity

> 22% body fat (25 when over 40)

women cut point for obesity

> 32% body fat (35 when over 40)

underweight

<18.5

normal weight

18.5-24.9

overweight

25-29.9

obese

>30

cut point for waist circumfrence in women

35 inches

visceral fat

fat around organs

subcutaneous fat

fat under the skin