HBM 05b: Obesity and ED Flashcards
DSM-5 states that cut-off for anorexia is BMI of:
17.0
T/F: Amenorrhea must be present to diagnose anorexia.
False
T/F: Anorexia patients can also have binge eating disorders.
True
Leading cause of death in U.S. is (X) and this has (increased/decreased/not changed) recently.
X = smoking
Decreased
Overweight/obese population has (increased/decreased/not changed) recently. What percent of adult population is overweight/obese?
Increased (by 10%);
66% ow/obese
BMI equation (in lbs and inches).
BW (lbs)*705/height(in)^2
Normal BMI range:
20-24.9
Overweight BMI range:
25-30
Obese BMI range:
Greater than 30
At least (X)% of adults are obese
X = 25
Women have (less/greater/equal) rate of obesity compared to men. By what factor?
Greater; Double the rate
(X)% of children, ages (Y), are markedly overweight or obese.
X = 17 Y = 2-19 yo
Which region in the U.S. has the highest obesity rates?
South
T/F: Not controlling your kid’s weight is not considered child abuse.
True
Overweight individuals are at increased risk for:
- Metabolic syndrome
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Some cancers
- Asthma
- Obstructive sleep apnea
T/F: Being overweight puts you at higher risk for all cancers.
False - only some
T/F: Being overweight puts you at increased risk for certain social/emotional problems.
True
How does obesity affect liver health?
Higher risk for cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer
A(n) (early/later/normal) onset of puberty is seen in some obese girls.
Early (7-8 y.o.)
T/F: Almost 50% of 8-yo black, obese girls have hit puberty.
True
Early maturation in girls can lead to which problem(s)?
- Lower self esteem
- Less favorable body image
- Early sexual intercourse
- Higher depression/suicide rates
- Greater risk of ED
Obese/overweight adults lost the most weight successfully through (X). Why?
X = weight watchers
Community, support network
T/F: A severely obese patient will undergo more successful treatment than mildly overweight patient due to higher motivation.
False - mildly overweight more successful (early intervention!)
Describe Gastric Bypass surgery
Food rerouted past part of stomach and small intestine
Describe Bariatric surgery
Size of stomach is effectively reduced
T/F: The surgical interventions are most effective in long term for weight management/loss.
False - initially successful, but little value in long term