 |  Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e Gordon M. Wardlaw,
Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel,
Ohio State University
Energy Balance and Weight Control
Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:
1.Explain the major concepts underlying the theories of energy balance. |
| | | 2.Compare and contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in regulating hunger and satiety. |
| | | 3.Define basal metabolism and resting metabolic rate and explain factors that increase or decrease energy usage by the body. |
| | | 4.Explain thermic effect and physical activity on overall energy usage. |
| | | 5.Explain the action of brown adipose tissue in producing heat. |
| | | 6.Demonstrate the use of various techniques to calculate daily energy usage. |
| | | 7.Calculate and interpret body mass index as a diagnostic criteria for various forms of overweight. |
| | | 8.Calculate waist-to-hip ratio for determining types of obesity. |
| | | 9.Define the various subtypes of obesity. |
| | | 10.List health risk factors associated with obesity. |
| | | 11.Discuss nature and nurture as factors in promoting obesity. |
| | | 12.Determine whether a weight loss program is sound, and give an example of a current fad diet. |
| | | 13.Outline the various techniques of behavior modification for weight control. |
| | | 14.Discuss the role of diet and physical activity as keys to weight loss. |
| | | 15.Define morbid obesity and describe selected treatments. |
| | | 16.Describe the benefits and disadvantages of very low k-Calorie diets. |
| | | 17.Summarize the characteristics of the most popular weight loss programs. |
| | | 18.Discuss the effectiveness of various medications in the treatment of obesity. |
| | | 19.Define underweight and describe various guidelines in managing the problem. |
| | | 20.List traits that fad diets usually share. |
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