Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What is obesity?
A
An individual who is very overweight with a lot of body fat
BMI is a way of measuring whether an individual is a healthy weight for their height
Waist circumference is a better measure of excess fat and is used as an additional measure in people who have already been identified as having a high BMI
waist circumference is used on people with a BMI of 25-29.9 or 30-34.9
Waist circumference
- >94cm in men
- > 80cm in women
2
Q
What are the causes of obesity?
A
Eating too much and not moving enough High calorific intake Poor diet - high amounts of processed/fast food High alcohol Big portion size Lots of sugary drinks Low physical activity Genetics Medical reasons
3
Q
What are the health implications of obesity?
A
Pulmonary disease Stroke Cataracts Hypertension Fatty liver disease Gall bladder disease Gynecologic abnormalities Osteoarthritis Skin Gout CHD severe pancreatitis Cancer Phlebitis Type 2 diabetes Mood disorders Reproductive disorders Other msk issues DVT
4
Q
What’s the role of physio with an obese patient?
A
Post bariatric surgery care
Safe physical activity
Lifestyle advice and education
Emerging roles
