Ch 68 0bese Flashcards
1
Q
Underweight
A
Less than 18.5
2
Q
Normal
A
18.5-24.9
3
Q
Overweight
A
25-29.9
4
Q
Obese class1
A
30-34.9
5
Q
Obesity class 2
A
35-39.9
6
Q
Extreme
A
40
7
Q
Effects of long term obesity
A
Increase of hospital stay
Increase of healthcare cost
Decrease life expectancy
Higher risk for other conditions
8
Q
Metabolic syndrome
A
Increase of conditions that lead to heart disease