Define Obesity

Name four different adipose tissue depots in the body

What type of fat cells is adipose tissue composed of and how are these cells organised?

What role does the connective tissue "Septa" have in adipose tissue?

List five different functions of adipose tissue

Excess fat can be stored in the adipose tissue. What are the two ways in which it does this?

By what other name is BMI also known as?

How is BMI calculated?

List the values which indicate the following BMI ranges: Underweight, normal, overweight and obese

Fat may be distributed differently in different people. Name the two most common types of fat distribution and describe these types

Waist circumference is another test used to measure obesity and risk of disease. What measurements indicate an increased risk and a substantial risk in men and women?

How is waist : hip ratio calculated?

List 8 different forms of measuring obesity

Which age group seems to have the highest proportion of obesity in the UK in both men and women?

Which age group tends to have the highest proportion of individuals with a healthy BMI in the UK in both men and women?

What regional differences does there seem to be in the UK in terms of obesity?

How many people are predicted to be obese in 2050?

Ultimately, what is the cause of obesity?

Eating 100kcals extra per day for 23 months will result in how much weight gain?

List 8 different factors that may lead to energy imbalance and give an example of how each factor may contribute towards this

Describe how genetic factors may contribute towards obesity

It is hypothesised that genes may contribute towards obesity. Describe the roles genes have in terms of energy intake and expenditure

What does the hypothesis known as "Thrifty Genotype" suggest may be the cause of obesity

Explain the genotype-environment interaction

Describe the economic costs of obesity

List 6 comorbidities which are often associated with obesity

Adipose tissue is described as an active organ. List 5 functions that it is involved in

What percentage of the UK population are hypertensive and how much does this cost the NHS in anti-hypertensive drugs?

How is obesity linked to coronary heart disease?

List the 3 recognised approaches for weight loss

What benefits may be observed from a 10kg weight loss?