Obesogen

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/obesogen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the coined by?Felix Grün and Bruce Blumberg in 2006
2. What is the classification?Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that mimic or interfere with hormone action
3. What are obesogens?Obesogens are tiny chemicals that can trick our bodies into storing more fat, making us heavier.
4. Why do obesogens make us gain weight?They change how our hormones and metabolism work, so our bodies keep more fat and feel hungrier.

Lipid Homeostasis: The body's stable internal environment for managing fats and energy.
Metabolic Setpoint: The body's regulated level for energy expenditure and fat storage.
Endocrine System: A network of glands that produce hormones regulating various bodily functions.
Nuclear Receptors: Proteins that bind to DNA and regulate gene expression, often influenced by hormones.