Management of Obesity Flashcards

1
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5 A’s

A
ask
assess- obesity related risks
advise- treatment options, risks
agree- on goals
assist- appropriate resources and providers
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2
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why does weight loss improve diabetes control?

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increase glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity

and lowers the need for meds

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3
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cardiovascular benefits with WL

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TG levels
raises HDL, lower LDL
improves CVD risk
reduce med need

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4
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WL benefits for hypertension

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lowers BP, BV, cardiac output and sympathetic activity and less meds

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5
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angina

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main in chest for decreased blood flow to heart

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6
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dietary intervention steps:

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1- estimate daily ER ( either REE x PAL or TEE fro IOM )

  • in example use Mifflin
    2. subtract 500kcal to lose 0.5 kg/week
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7
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rule of thumb for weight loss

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1lb of adipose tissue is 87% fat= 395 g fat= 3500kcal

to lose 3500kcal per week = -500 kcal per day

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8
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is all lost fat?

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Lean mass is also lost to a variable extend, depending on initial body fat and degree of weight loss

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9
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the more severe the energy restriction the more…

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protein they need

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10
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why did serum TG lower in the HP diet for weight lose vs the SP

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bc less carbohydrates ( excess carbs related to TG levels in circulation )

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results of HP vs SP diet for weight loss?

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HP had greater reduction in BW, Fat mass, serum TG

no difference in CH, LDL-C, HDL-C, BP, fasting glucose and insulin

but less reduced REE ( this is good )

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12
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HP - LGI was best for

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no weight regain after dieting compared to other variations ( HP-HGI, etc)

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13
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the balanced diet

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weight reduction diet for 6-12 months with high protein and moderate fat within AMDR
- meal replacements may be considered

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14
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active adults have at least _____ % reduced risk of premature mortality

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20-35%

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15
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Canadian PA guidelines

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at least 150 mins mod to vigorous aerobic PA per week ( 10 mins or more)
muscle and bone stengthing at least 2 days per week

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16
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orlistat

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lipase inhibitor that acts in the GI tract
- 30% less fat absorbed, fat excreted in faces and will not obtain calories from fat
taken for up to 2 years, 50% efficacy
- side effects: everyday effect, fatty stools, fecal urgency losses of fat sol vitamins ( must take supplements)

17
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appetite suppressants

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act on CNS - serotonin agonists, amphetamine derivatives
- short term

  • side effects: nausea, dizziness, headaches, bad sleeps consipation
  • may cause addiction
18
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behavior modifications

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  • increase awareness to change eating habits
  • increase PA
    support systems
    educate about nutrition
19
Q

readiness assessment

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are they able to increase PA
success at previous weight loss attempts
ability to practice self control

  • attitude about weight loss, confidence to lose weight

social support
life circumstances

20
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changing eating habits

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enhance self awareness
minimize exposure to food
interrupt negative behaviour chains

21
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PAL low, mod, high

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1.3, 1.5, 1.8

22
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aim for healthy BMI or?

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modest weight loss ( 5-10%)

23
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results of high protein diets for weight loss

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  • great reduction in body weight, fat has, serum TG
  • less fat free mass loss
  • 4 studies showed LESS reduction in REE
24
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no difference in ____,______,___ in high protein diet

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total CH, LDL, HDL, BP, fasting glucose and insulin

25
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what favoured maintenance of body weight after weight loss?

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moderate increase in PRO and modest reduction in GI index foods

26
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active adults have a ____ % reduced risk of premature mortality

27
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what are guidelines for activity

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  • 18-64 yr 150 mins moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic PA per week, in bouts of 10
  • strength training at least 2 day/week
  • more PA provides better health benefits
28
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behaviour modifications for weight management

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increase awareness
increase PA
alter attitudes
develop support systems
educate about nutrition
29
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how to assess readiness

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Behaviour
Psychological
Environmental

30
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how could we help someone change their eating habits

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enhance self-awarness
minimize constant exposure to food
interrupt negative behaviour chains

31
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how to enhance self awarness

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expanded food dairy