Science of Fat

Afternoon Discussion Session

Students ask the lecturers additional questions on obesity and research.

1. Start of discussion session
2. Why do low-carb diets seem to lead to weight loss?
3. Should there be genetic screening for potential obesity?
4. How do fat cells communicate their fat content?
5. Do steroids like prednisone affect the body in a similar way to leptin?
6. Will the prevalence of obesity in America continue to rise?
7. Can eating disorders like anorexia permanently affect metabolic pathways?
8. Which is a bigger factor in the rise of obesity: portion size or greater number of meals?
9. How does Prader-Willi Syndrome lead to an insatiable appetite?
10. What are the physiological effects of surgeries like liposuction and gastric bypass?
11. How is leptin involved in weight change during pregnancy?
12. How do fat substitutes like olestra work, and are new substitutes being researched?
13. How is leptin related to your metabolism?
14. Are there foods that can affect cholesterol levels in the body?

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