Diet-induced obesity model
Diet-induced obesity model (pronunciation: /ˈdaɪət ɪnˈdjuːst əʊˈbiːsɪti mɒdəl/) is a scientific model used to study the effects of high-fat, high-sugar diets on the development of obesity and related metabolic disorders in laboratory animals.
Etymology
The term "diet-induced obesity model" is derived from the English words "diet" (from the Greek diaita, meaning "way of life"), "induced" (from the Latin inducere, meaning "to lead in"), "obesity" (from the Latin obesitas, meaning "fatness"), and "model" (from the Latin modulus, meaning "measure").
Overview
The Diet-induced obesity model is a widely used research tool in the field of nutritional sciences, endocrinology, and metabolic syndrome research. It involves feeding animals, typically rodents, a diet high in fat and/or sugar to induce obesity and study the physiological and metabolic changes that occur as a result.
Related Terms
- High-fat diet: A diet that contains a high proportion of dietary fat, often used in diet-induced obesity models.
- Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
- Insulin resistance: A condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin, often a result of diet-induced obesity.
- Type 2 diabetes: A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), often associated with obesity.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diet-induced obesity model
- Wikipedia's article - Diet-induced obesity model
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