BMI and Waist Circumference Flashcards
1
Q
Procedure for measuring waist circumference
A
w/ subject standing, place measuring tape snugly around abdomen at level of iliac crest
2
Q
At which BMI level is it not necessary to measure waist circumference?
A
> 35 since it adds little to the predictive power of the disease risk
3
Q
An increased risk for type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and CV disease is associated w/ a waist circumference of what>
A
> 102 cm (40in) for males
>88cm (35in) for women
4
Q
BMI < 18.5
A
underweight
5
Q
BMI 18.5-24.9
A
normal
6
Q
BMI 25-29.9
A
overweight
7
Q
BMI 30-34.9
A
Obesity (class I)
8
Q
BMI 35-39.9
A
Obesity (class II)
9
Q
BMI >40
A
obesity (class III)
