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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Manchester_Community_College_(MCC)/BIOL_106%3A_Essentials_of_Anatomy_and_Physiology_(Anzalone)/13%3A_Nutrition/13.05%3A_ObesityObesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI...Obesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fatness based on a person's weight relative to his or her height. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of the person's height (in meters).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Canada_College/Human_Biology_Biol_011_Textbook/04%3A_Nutrition/4.05%3A_ObesityObesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI...Obesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fatness based on a person's weight relative to his or her height. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of the person's height (in meters).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/03%3A_The_Cellular_Basis_of_Life/3.14%3A_Adipose_TissueThis page discusses the two types of adipose tissue in mammals: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). WAT is primarily linked to fat storage and obesity, while BAT is crucial for ...This page discusses the two types of adipose tissue in mammals: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). WAT is primarily linked to fat storage and obesity, while BAT is crucial for thermogenesis. WAT cells store energy and secrete hormones like leptin, expanding in size with obesity. Exercise might convert WAT to "beige" cells, which have BAT-like features. However, obese individuals tend to have fewer beige cells due to the insulating effects of excess WAT.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Biology/Human_Biology_(Wakim_and_Grewal)/04%3A_Nutrition/4.5%3A_ObesityObesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI...Obesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fatness based on a person's weight relative to his or her height. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of the person's height (in meters).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/Principles_of_the_Human_Body/5%3A_Nutrition/5.5%3A_ObesityObesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI...Obesity is a disease in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it is likely to have negative effects on health. Obesity is commonly diagnosed on the basis of the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fatness based on a person's weight relative to his or her height. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of the person's height (in meters).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Butte_College/BC%3A_BIOL_2_-_Introduction_to_Human_Biology_(Grewal)/Text/04%3A_Nutrition/4.5%3A_ObesityEverybody needs food energy just to stay alive, but too much energy consumption, coupled with too little energy use, is too much of a good thing. People who consistently consume more food energy than ...Everybody needs food energy just to stay alive, but too much energy consumption, coupled with too little energy use, is too much of a good thing. People who consistently consume more food energy than they use may become obese like the woman pictured here.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.06%3A_Hormones/15.6.01%3A_Human_Hormones/15.6.1.11%3A_Leptin_-_the_Fat_HormoneThis page discusses laboratory mice with genetic mutations ob/ob and db/db, which have enhanced understanding of leptin's role in appetite regulation and metabolism. Leptin, produced by fat cells, inf...This page discusses laboratory mice with genetic mutations ob/ob and db/db, which have enhanced understanding of leptin's role in appetite regulation and metabolism. Leptin, produced by fat cells, influences the hypothalamus, inhibits food intake, and affects liver and muscle cells. Although some human trials show potential benefits of recombinant leptin for certain genetic mutations, outcomes for the general obesity population have not been promising.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/Unit_IV_-_Special_Topics/29%3A_Integration_of_Mammalian_Metabolism_-_Capstone_Volume_II/29.11%3A_Gut_microbiota-derived_metabolites_as_central_regulators_in_metabolic_disordersThe article discusses the significant role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in metabolic disorders, which are increasing globally. These metabolites, from compounds like bile acids, short-chain f...The article discusses the significant role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in metabolic disorders, which are increasing globally. These metabolites, from compounds like bile acids, short-chain fatty acids, and branched-chain amino acids, are central to understanding the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. They have potential as biomarkers for early diagnosis and targets for therapeutic interventions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/Unit_IV_-_Special_Topics/29%3A_Integration_of_Mammalian_Metabolism_-_Capstone_Volume_II/29.03%3A_Emerging_role_of_the_brain_in_the_homeostatic_regulation_of_energy_and_glucose_metabolismThe article discusses the central role of the brain, particularly the hypothalamus, in regulating energy and glucose metabolism. It integrates inputs from peripheral signals like nutrients and hormone...The article discusses the central role of the brain, particularly the hypothalamus, in regulating energy and glucose metabolism. It integrates inputs from peripheral signals like nutrients and hormones, modulating metabolism-related activities such as food intake, energy expenditure, and insulin secretion. Disturbances in this regulation can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes. Understanding the neural pathways involved could aid in developing treatments for these conditions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Introduction_to_Microbiology_(Liu_et_al.)/19%3A_Microbiomes_and_One_Health/19.03%3A_The_Gut_MicrobiomeThis page discusses the crucial role of the gut microbiome in human health, linking its diversity to diet, ethnicity, and lifestyle factors, which influence diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and inf...This page discusses the crucial role of the gut microbiome in human health, linking its diversity to diet, ethnicity, and lifestyle factors, which influence diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions. It highlights potential treatments like fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) for infections like C. difficile.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/02%3A_Unit_II-_Bioenergetics_and_Metabolism/21%3A_Lipid_Biosynthesis/21.02%3A_Biosynthesis_of_TriacylglycerolsThe content provides an in-depth exploration of triacylglycerol biosynthesis, its regulatory mechanisms, and role in energy storage and metabolism across various organisms. It details the enzymatic st...The content provides an in-depth exploration of triacylglycerol biosynthesis, its regulatory mechanisms, and role in energy storage and metabolism across various organisms. It details the enzymatic steps involved in the pathways, such as GPAT, AGPAT, and DGAT, and highlights the significance of lipid droplets in storing energy and sequestering potentially harmful lipids.
