FDN2_LifestyleMedicine Flashcards
What does FITTE stand for?
FITTE is a mneumonic to use for counseling patients on starting a new physical activity plan; you want to make sure you and the patient address each part of FITTE so that the plan is as clear and specific as possible
- F - Frequency
- I - Intensity
- T - Time
- T - Type
- E - Enjoyment
What is a MET?
Metabolic Equivalent
Calorie Definition: 1 MET = 1 kcal/kg/hour (about equal to sitting quietly)
Oxygen Definition: 1 MET = 3.5 mL/kg/hour (about equal to sitting quietly)
What is physical activity volume?
(aka Total Physical Activity Level)
Physical Activty Volume = Intensity x duration x frequency
Unit: MET-minutes/day or MET-hours/day
What defines an “inactive” activity level?
No activity beyond baseline level
What defines “sedentary behavior?”
Any waking behavior with energy expenditure <1.5 METS while in a sitting, reclining, or lying posture
What defines “low activity level?”
<150 min/wk of moderate intesntity
OR
<75 min/wk of vigorous intensity
What is low-intensity aerobic exercise?
20-39% of HR reserve
or
1.6 - <3 METs
What is moderate-intensity aerobic exercise?
40-59% of HER reserve
or
3 - <6 METs
What is high-intensity aerobic exercise?
60-84% of HR reserve
or
6+ METs
What is the “built environment?”
The human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity
What barriers determine the amount of physical activity that an individual engages in?
Personal (Time restraints, physical limitation, attitudes/beliefs)
Environmental (Built environment, access, affordability)
What is the “Stages of Change” model?
The transtheoretical model of intentional behavior change
- Precontemplative
- Contemplative
- Preparative
- Action
- Maintenance
According to the stages of change model, what is important to think about during behavior change counseling?
- Assess the patient’s stage of change
- Use discrepancy techniques to help a patient move from one stage to the next (discuss the pros and cons of change)
- Listen for the processes of change
- Consciousness raising
- Environmental re-evaluation
- Helping relationships
- Self-Reevaluation
According to the health belief model, how would you counsel a patient who is considering behavior change?
- Link change to positive internal cues of health
- Strengthen the cause and effect connection (Behavior -> disease, Change -> health and happiness)
What is the health belief model?
The health belief model states that change is a function of individual perceptions regarding their vulnerability to illness and the percieved effectiveness of treatment
Individuals are more likely to change if they believe…
- They are sucesptible to disease
- The problem is serious
- The treatment is effective and not costly ($, pain, effort)
- They are exposed to a cue to take action
- They are confident they can do it