Abstract
Extract:
The sedentary lifestyle is associated with chronic disease and ill health. The asymmetrical pressures imposed by the environment which facilitate inactivity whilst simultaneously providing an increased opportunity to over-consume food promote a susceptibility to gain weight. the inability of the appetite system to down regulate food intake in response to inactivity compounds the problem. Exercise and dietary interventions could help by promoting a negative energy balance. However, individual variability and compensatory responses to energy balance perturbations need to be understood so that weight management can be tailored to suit individuals.
The sedentary lifestyle is associated with chronic disease and ill health. The asymmetrical pressures imposed by the environment which facilitate inactivity whilst simultaneously providing an increased opportunity to over-consume food promote a susceptibility to gain weight. the inability of the appetite system to down regulate food intake in response to inactivity compounds the problem. Exercise and dietary interventions could help by promoting a negative energy balance. However, individual variability and compensatory responses to energy balance perturbations need to be understood so that weight management can be tailored to suit individuals.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fat matters |
| Subtitle of host publication | From sociology to science |
| Place of Publication | Cumbria |
| Publisher | M & K Publishing |
| Pages | 105-113 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781905539390 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
