Mod 5.3 Working with the Obese part 1

Question 1

What is obesity?

Answer 1

Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health - WHO

Question 2

BMI ranges of overweight through to obesity 3

Answer 2

Overweight = 25 - 29.9
OB1 = 30-34.9
OB2 = 35-39.9
OB3 = > 40

Question 3

Modest weight losses of what % range were associated with significant improvements in CVD risk factors at 1 year?

Answer 3

5-10%

PS - larger weight losses had ADDITIONAL benefits