Deck 4 (Week 5)

Question 1

At what Body Fat% classifies a male as Obese?

Answer 1

> 30% BF

Question 2

At what Body Fat% classifies a female as Overweight?

Answer 2

31-35% BF

Obese: > 35%

Question 3

What % of the Australian population are Overweight and Obese?

Answer 3

Around 60% of Australians are overweight and obese.

Question 4

Which medications can potentially contribute to Obesity?

Answer 4

Corticosteroids and Antidepressants.

Question 5

Explain the concept of Hypothyroidism.

Answer 5

A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism’s deficiency of thyroid hormones can disrupt such things as heart rate, body temperature and all aspects of metabolism. Hypothyroidism is most prevalent in older women. Major symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin and unexplained weight gain. Treatment consists of thyroid hormone replacement.)

Question 6

Explain the Metabolic Set Point Theory.

Answer 6

Related to homeostasis. Essentially, the more muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolic rate is even at rest.

Question 7

What are the top 3 co-morbidities of obesity?

Answer 7

Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes and CVD.

Question 8

Eating disorders are typically classified as a ____ disorder?

Answer 8

A psychological disorder.

Question 9

What % of female and males see specialists for obesity?

Answer 9

65% of females and 35% of males seek a specialist’s expertise, despite males being more obese by 2.05% in Australia.

Question 10

What tests may one utilise for Metabolic Screening & Assessment?

Answer 10

Anthropometry, BP, Blood tests, Questionnaires, Dietary Analysis, Submaximal Physical Tests.

Question 11

Explain what Stage 2 is for the Clinic/Testing Procedure is.

Answer 11

• ‘Knowing your body’: education on results from metabolic and screening assessment
• Addressing food
• ‘Non-hungry eating’ (psychology)
• Addressing exercise

Question 12

At what BMI would one properly consider a Laparoscopic surgery?

Answer 12

> 40 BMI.

Question 13

How intense should obese patients be training at in terms of HRmax?

Answer 13

175 - Age

Question 14

For aerobic/CVD prevention, at what intensity would exercise be prescribed at?

Answer 14

60-90% HRmax calculated with 220 - Age

Question 15

Name the Energetic Factors affecting weight?

Answer 15

Energy Density x Portion Size x Eating Frequency
VS
Duration x Intensity x Frequency of exercise

Question 16

Will a higher training volume be better for weight loss or CVD prevention?

Answer 16

Higher volume = better for weight loss

Question 17

Will a higher training intensity be better for weight loss or CVD prevention?

Answer 17

Higher intensity = better for CVD prevention

Question 18

How many steps a day should we aim for to achieve weight loss with minimal changes to your diet?

Answer 18

> 12,500 steps a day

Question 19

What is the minimum amount of steps needed to at least prevent weight gain?

Answer 19

around 7500 steps a day

Question 20

Explain what Stage 1 is for the Clinic/Testing Procedure is.

Answer 20

Metabolic Screening and Assessment.

• Anthropometry (ht/wt/waist/DXA)
• BP
• Bloods (trigylercides, HDL etc)
• Questionnaires (food, exercise, psychology)
• Dietary analysis
• Submaximal physical activity test