Endo - Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What is obesity?
A
A condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health is impaired
2
Q
How do you assess and manage adults for obesity?
A
1) Determine degree of overweight or obesity
2) Assess lifestyle, comorbidities and willingness to change
3a) Consider referral to specialist care
3b) Management: lifestyle changes; drug treatment
4) Specialist assessment and management; surgery and follow up
3
Q
What drugs can be given for obesity?
A
Gastric and pancreatic lipase inhibitors to reduce dietary fat absorption by around 30%
Orlistat
