Psychology SL
Psychology SL
9
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlocking Obesity Sugar or Fat

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🍭🍔 Main Idea: American pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig argues in his book "Fat Chance" that added sugar, not fat, is the main culprit for the obesity pandemic. He presents two significant biological mechanisms driving obesity: metabolism and addiction.

The obesity metabolic syndrome 🥦⚖️

Fun Fact: Obesity is like an alert sign for related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and lipid problems. It doesn't cause these diseases but instead points to them!

  • Obesity isn't always the bad guy: Some people may be obese due to their genes but still lead healthy, active lifestyles. They're not more at risk of obesity-related diseases than a person of normal weight. (Imagine a big bear 🐻, big but active and healthy!)

  • Biochemistry and Hormones 🧪💉: These are the real puppet masters guiding our eating habits. For example, Leptin, a hormone, tells our brain when we've eaten enough. However, obese individuals often develop a leptin resistance, meaning their brain doesn't get the "we're full" message.

The sugar storage problem 🍬🍯

Reality Check: Ever wonder why we still feel hungry after a big sugary snack? Lustig offers a possible explanation.

  • Insulin & Sugar: Lustig suggests that insulin, a hormone, stores sugar in fat cells, especially in those who are obese and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Consuming sugar leads to a rise in insulin levels, preventing leptin from reaching our brain receptors. This makes us store more energy and feel hungrier, despite having eaten.

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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
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Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlocking Obesity Sugar or Fat

Word Count Emoji
541 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

🍭🍔 Main Idea: American pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig argues in his book "Fat Chance" that added sugar, not fat, is the main culprit for the obesity pandemic. He presents two significant biological mechanisms driving obesity: metabolism and addiction.

The obesity metabolic syndrome 🥦⚖️

Fun Fact: Obesity is like an alert sign for related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and lipid problems. It doesn't cause these diseases but instead points to them!

  • Obesity isn't always the bad guy: Some people may be obese due to their genes but still lead healthy, active lifestyles. They're not more at risk of obesity-related diseases than a person of normal weight. (Imagine a big bear 🐻, big but active and healthy!)

  • Biochemistry and Hormones 🧪💉: These are the real puppet masters guiding our eating habits. For example, Leptin, a hormone, tells our brain when we've eaten enough. However, obese individuals often develop a leptin resistance, meaning their brain doesn't get the "we're full" message.

The sugar storage problem 🍬🍯

Reality Check: Ever wonder why we still feel hungry after a big sugary snack? Lustig offers a possible explanation.

  • Insulin & Sugar: Lustig suggests that insulin, a hormone, stores sugar in fat cells, especially in those who are obese and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Consuming sugar leads to a rise in insulin levels, preventing leptin from reaching our brain receptors. This makes us store more energy and feel hungrier, despite having eaten.

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