Exam 3: special populations Flashcards
1
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obesity in adults:
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> 30
2
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obesity in children:
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> 95th percentile
3
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Obesity classifications
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1: 25-29.9
2: 30-39.9
3: > 40
Type I: excess body mass or fat
Type II: android (beer belly) or abdominal fat
Type III: excess abdominal visceral fat
Type IV: gyroid (hip fat)
4
Q
exercise prescription for Overweight
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200-300 minutes/week or >2000 caloires
5
Q
what are things to consider when training overweight people
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- heat intolerance
- movement restriction
- weight bearing stress
- posture or low back problems
- balance problems
- hyperpnea or dyspnea
6
Q
female triad
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- disordered eating
- amenorrhea
- osteoporosis
7
Q
warning signs of anorexia
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- dramatic wt loss
- denial, obsession
- food rituals
- baggy clothes
- fatigue
- decline in performance
- yellow tint to skin, plantar surface of feet
- hair loss
- brittle nails
- slow pulse
8
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Bulimia warning signs
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- laxative use
- wt fluctuation
- scabs or scars on knuckles
- irregular menstrual cycle
- lacerations in oral cavity
- fatigue
- electrolyte imbalances
-heart irregularities
9
Q
Metabolic syndrom:
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- abdominal obesity
- hypertriglyceridemia
- reduced HDL
- elevated blood pressure
- elevated fasting glucose
10
Q
S/S diabetes
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- increased urination
- increased thirst
- increased appetite
- general weakness
- fatigue
- irrtability
11
Q
how does exercise benefit diabetes
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- improved glucose tolerance
- increased insulin sensitivity
- decreased glycosylated hemoglobin <7%
12
Q
responding to hypoglycemia (<70)
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- 3-4 glucose tablets
- 1/2 fruit juice
- 6 saltine crackers
- 1 TBSP or sugar or honey
13
Q
exercise for toddler and to early elementary
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- free play
- age appropriate physical activities
14
Q
caution with strength training in children
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thermoregulation is less efficient
15
Q
when can you do a 1 RM
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no until 16
