| A | B |
|---|
| hyperplastic obesity | increase in number of fat cells |
| hypertrophic obesity | increase in size of fat cells |
| set point | body's attempt to maintain a constant weight |
| leptin | proteing that decreases appetitie and increases energy expenditure |
| brown adipose tissue | fat cells that produce heat and protect organs |
| weight cycling | repeated cycles of weight gain and loss |
| diuretics | drugs that promote water excretion |
| amphetamine | nervous system stimulant |
| dexfenfluramine | drug used to reduce appetite (Redux) |
| serotinin | neurotransmitter involved in appetite control |
| phentermine | drug used in appetite suppression |
| pulmonary hypertension | abnormally high blood pressure in the lungs associated with certain drugs |
| valvular heart disease | changes in heart valves associated with certain drugs |
| sibutramine | slows reabsorption of serotonin and reduces appetite |
| cellulite | a media invention, lumpiness under skin |
| clinically severe obesity | a BMI of 40 or above or over 100 pounds overweight |
| gastric partinioning | stomach stapling |
| female athlete triad | disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis |
| anorexia nervosa | self-starvation |
| bulimia nervosa | binge-purge cycles |
