Bariatrics Flashcards
Lipidema
affects physical size and distribution of fat cells
bilateral, symmetrical, soft swelling in LE of women.
Initial symptoms tend to present at times of significant hormonal changes (like menopause and pregnancy)
tenderness to palpation
column like fat distribution in LE
increased edema as day progresses and subsides overnight
Pear shape or
gluteofemoral obesity
common in women and associated with lower incidence of obesity related risk factors
Apple shape or
central fat distribution
more highly correlated with risk factors like CVD and diabetes
Waist measurement >___in for men and >___in for women is indicative of central obesity.
40
36
Waist to hip ratio > ___ in males and > ___ in females is suggestive of central obesity.
1.0
.85
Bulimia is associated with health concerns like
heart failure
gastric rupture
esophageal inflammation
tooth decay
dehydration
peptic ulcers
pancreatitis
bowel irregularity
Anorexia health concerns
heart failure due to slowed HR, decreased BP, kidney failure due to dehydration, osteoporosis, muscle atrophy
___-___ cal/day restriction is sufficient to lose 1-2 lbs per week. This rate can be maintained for how long before slowing or plateauing?
500-1000
6 months
Lipase inhibitors decrease body’s ability to
absorb dietary fats, decreasing overall intake
Bariatric surgery is for those with BMI > or >__ with additional comorbidities.
40
35
Gastric bypass is
combo of restrictive and malabsorptive
Common restrictive bariatric surgery
lap band
Fat-soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
Vitamin A is good for
eye
epithelial tissue
normal growth and development
reproduction
Vitamin A sources
green, orange, yellow vegetables
liver
butter
egg yolks
Vitamin D is good for
blood flow levels of minerals: Ca and phosphorus
Food sources of vitamin D
milk
fish
oils
Deficiency of Vitamin D signs
faulty bone growth
rickets
osteomalacia
Vitamin E is good for
antioxidant of cell membranes especially in lungs and RBCs
Vitamin E sources
vegetable oils
wheat germ
nuts
fish
Deficiency of Vitamin E
breakdown of RBCs
Vitamin K is good for
synthesis of at least two of the proteins in blood clotting
sources of Vitamin K
dark green leafy veggies
cheese
egg yolks
liver