Considerations for Clients with Obesity

Question 1

6 possible causes of obesity

Answer 1

environmental factors
stress
genetics
hormones
sleep
energy balance`

Question 2

if a person adopts a 500-1,000 calorie deficit/day they will lose

Answer 2

around 1-2 lbs/week

Question 3

what is the goal of weight loss

Answer 3

preserve the amount of lean body tissue

Question 4

how many grams of protein do we need per day

Answer 4

45-56 grams

Question 5

what kind of workout is preferred

Answer 5

slow and long workouts

Question 6

FITT cardio training

Answer 6

Frequency: as often as possible w/ goal of at least 5 days/week
Intensity: moderate
Time: 30-60 minutes per day
Type: lower impact; rhythmic kind that uses larger muscle groups

Question 7

why is muscle building beneficial in the long run

Answer 7

it will increase energy expenditure at rest and when working

Question 8

FITT muscular training

Answer 8

Frequency: 2-3 days/week with a rest btwn each session
Intensity: moderate
Time: 20-30 min
Type: use all major muscle groups using free weights and machines

Question 9

muscular training guidelines for obese clients

Answer 9

60-70% of one rep max for 8-12 reps for 2-4 sets

muscular strength should be the focus

Question 10

caloric reductions for obese clients

Answer 10

500-1,000 calorie deficit daily
practice controlling portion sizes
reduce calorie-dense foods
increase fruits and veggies

Question 11

how many minutes of moderate-intensity cardio should obese clients start with

Answer 11

50 minutes/week and increase until 150min/week

best results = 200-300 min/week