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Block 3; Week 4 Michelle > Nutrition > Flashcards

Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

T/F There are more overweight & obese Americans than those of normal weight.

A

TRUE

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2
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What percentage of children are obese?

A

ages 2-19
7%
12.5 million

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3
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In preschool age children how many children are obese?

A

1/7

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4
Q

Who is more common to be obese?
Hispanic Boy/White Boy
African American Girl/White Girl?

A

Hispanic Boy

African american girl

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5
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T/F Obesity costs a lot of money for the American healthcare system.

A

TRUE

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6
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At the end of the day: what causes obesity?

A

an excess of energy intake over expenditure

Eat less, exercise more

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7
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T/F There has been a sharp decrease in the number of calories available in the food supply.

A

False.
used to be 3200 calories/day per person available
now is around 3900 calories/day per person available

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8
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What are the top 5 sources of calories in U.S. Diets?

A 
Grain-based desserts
yeast breads
chicken & chicken mixed sites
sodas, energy & sports drinks
pizza
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9
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T/F Most Americans don’t recognize that excess calories cause excess weight.

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TRUE. A lot of people don’t even know what their calorie budget is or how many calories are in foods…

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10
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T/F Weight gain is caused by the type of food you choose to eat.

A

False. It is how much you eat…

Although it is important what you choose to eat…

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11
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T/F Some foods, like @ heart attack grill are so high in calories you couldn’t possibly offset it with exercise.

A

TRUE…many dishes significantly over 2000 calories…

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12
Q

Lifestyle therapy is important for which patients?

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Those who are obese, BMI>30 & those who are overweight with a comorbidity or even normal weight with a comoribidity.

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13
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What does lifestyle therapy include?

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motivational interviewing, planning, help w/ diet & physical activity etc.

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14
Q

What was the Diabetes Prevention Program?

A

weekly meetings
150 minutes of activity/week
goal: lose 7% of body weight

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15
Q

Lifestyle intervention reduced the incidence of diabetes by what %? What about metformin?

A

58%!

Metformin caused a decreased incidence of 31%

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16
Q

What length of lifestyle intervention is necessary for success?

A

probably years & years…

at least once a year…annual visit

17
Q

Does it help when physicians recommend & counsel patients in losing weight?

A

YES! Increases desires & attempts

18
Q

What percentage of doctors talk to patients about BMI?

A

29% of physicians

19
Q

What percentage of doctor visits include taking weight & height?

A

1/2

20
Q

What percentage of obese patients are diagnosed as obese?

A

70%

21
Q

What are the best terms to use? Worst terms?

A

Best: unhealthy weight, overweight, weight outside of healthy range
Worst: morbidly obese, fat

22
Q

If patients feel stigmatized, what percentage of them will return?

A

like 75%…25% ish will seek a new doctor.

23
Q

T/F Some insurance companies cover the cost of obesity treatment.

A

TRUE

24
Q

What is the national weight control registry?

A

a huge database of people who have lost weight & been successful at keeping it off for years…
can look at what they do!

25
Q

What are some easy wins?

A
  • Prescribe less sugar Sweetened Beverages
  • no juices, no sports drinks
  • Prescribe fruits & vegetables
  • Prescribe a meal replacement
  • lean cuisine or thick shake
  • prescribe a pedometer
  • decrease foods consumed away from home
26
Q

How many things should you give to patients to work on with each visit?

A

usu only one thing @ a time

27
Q

If you are trying to lose weight…should you drink organic orange juice?

A

NO

28
Q

Should you write down the “eat 5 cups fruits & vegetables” on a prescription pad or loose leaf piece of paper?

A

On a prescription pad–>has more power!

29
Q

How many calories do you need to not eat or burn off to lose a pound?

A

3500 calories=1 pound.

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