Exam 2 Flashcards
BMI
body mass index using weight and height to determine overweight and obesity ranges.
Overweight
BMI between 25 & 29.9
Obesity
BMI between 30 & 40
Morbid Obesity
BMI of 40 and higher
Overweight in Children
BMI in the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex
Obesity in Children
BMI in or above the 95th percentile for childen of the same age
Indiana
10th highest in obesity rates at 32.5% in 2016
Causes of Obesity
age gender genetics environmental factors physical activity psychological factors illness medication
Comorbid Conditions
Coronary heart disease DM2 cancers (endometrial, breast, colon) HTN HLD CVA Sleep apnea and resp gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility) liver and gallbladder disease OA
Childhood Obesity Health Risks
HTN Resp/Asthma DM2 MS GI social/psychological
Metabolic Syndrome
Abdominal Obesity (waist Circumference. >40 inch in men, >35 inch in men) Elevated Triglycerides HDL B/P FBS (DM) Thyroid
Readiness for Change
suggest healthy eating - not diet. What have then done in the past?
identify barriers
goals
plan
1 - 2 pound/week wt loss
500 - 1000 calories less per week
short term goal of 5 - 10% wt loss
6 months
6 month Short Term wt loss goal
5 - 10%
500 - 1000 calories/week
1 - 2 pound/week wt loss
Nutritional Intake Assessment
- Frequency of eating outside the home
- Sweetened beverages
- breads & Pastas
- Portion size/refills
- frequency & quality of breakfast consumption
- energy density foods
- fruits and vegetables
- meal frequency & snacking pattern
LCD
Low Calorie Diet
Low Calorie Diet
recommended for weight loss.
Protein - 4 calories/gram
Cho - 4 calories/gram
Fat - 9 calories/gram
Reduce total body weight
by 8% in 6 months
Very LCD
<800 calories produce greater initial weight loss, but faster is not necessarily better. Long term is better.
Low Calorie Step 1 Diet
Calories 500 - 1000 reduction per day
Physical Activity
- modestly contributes to wt loss
- may decrease abd fat
- increases cardio-respiratory fitness
Benefits of Physical Activity in relation to wt loss
- increases energy expenditure
- protects and builds lean body mass
- improves psychological factors
- reduces risk of mortality and morbidity
Physical Activity Impact of Co-Morbidities
- improves cardio-respiratory
- lower lipids
- lowers b/p
- increases insulin sensitivity
- improves blood glucose control
Behavior Therapy Strategies
- self monitoring
- stress management
- stimulus control
- problem solving
- contingency management
- cognitive restructuring
- social support
Self Monitoring & Stimulus Control
Keep a Diary
Behavior change techniques
Use rewards for specific actions
Keep a Diary
- Amount &types of food eaten
- Frequency, intensity & type of physical activity
- Time, place and feelings
Behavior Change Techniques
- Learn to shop for healthy foods
- Keep high caloir foods out of the home
- Limit the times and places of eating.
Stress Management
- Defuse situations that lead to overeating
- Coping strategies
- Mediation
- Relaxation techniques
Problem Solving
- Self correction of problem areas related to eating and physical activity
- identify wt related prloblems
- brainstorm solutions
- plan and implement healthier alternatives
- evaluate outcomes
- encourage pt reevaluation of “setbacks”.