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Anthropometry Flashcards

1
Q

What is BMI a measure of?

A
  • An indirect measure of body fatness
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2
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What does BMI not distinguish between?

A
  • fat mass and fat free mass

- also gives no information on the distribution of fat

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3
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What type of person would have a high BMI but not overweight?

A

An athlete because of increased muscularity

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4
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How do you calculate BMI?

A

Weight/Height2

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5
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When is measurement taken when recording height?

A

On inhalation

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6
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What does a BMI of <18.5 represent?

A

Underweight

Increased Risk

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7
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What does a BMI of 18.5-24.9 represent?

A

Normal

Least Risk

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What does a BMI of 25-29.9 represent?

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Overweight

Increased Risk

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9
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What does a BMI of 30-34.9 represent?

A

Obese Class I

High Risk

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10
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What does a BMI of 35-39.9 represent?

A

Obese Class II

Very High Risk

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11
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What does a BMI of 40+ represent?

A

Obese Class III

Extremely High Risk

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12
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If your waist circumference is outside the normal range for your age group what are you at risk of?

A 
Hypertension 
Type 2 diabetes
Dislipidemia
Metabolic Syndrome
Coronary Events
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13
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Where should the waist measurement be taken?

A

Superior edge of the iliac crest

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14
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What does the resting heart rate an indicator of?

A

Aerobic fitness

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15
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Is the RHR higher or lower in aerobically fit people?

A

Lower

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16
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Why is it important to take HR and BP at rest?

A

To make sure that the patient is ready for the active portions of the assesment

17
Q

In terms of RHR when can a patient not do any exercise?

A

When their second reading is >99 bpm

Let the CEP know and then go from there

18
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What is Blood Pressure?

A

The force of blood against the walls of the arteries created by the heart as it pumps

19
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What is systolic BP?

A

Maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts

20
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What is diastolic BP?

A

Minimum pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes

21
Q

In regards to BP when is a client not permitted to exercise?

A

> 144mmHg / >94mmHg or
80mm Hg/50mm Hg
(always double check wait for 5 minites and check again)

22
Q

What is the RPE scale used for?

A

To estimate the intensity of physical activity

23
Q

What is BMI correlated with?

A

Health risk

24
Q

What is BMI a predictor of?

A

Mortality on a population level

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