Obesity

Question 1

BMI 18.5 to <25?

Answer 1

normal

Question 2

BMI 25.0 to <30

Answer 2

overweight

Question 3

BMI 30 or higher

Answer 3

obese

Question 4

BMI of 30 to <35

Answer 4

Class 1

Question 5

BMI of 35<40

Answer 5

Class 2

Question 6

BMI of 40 or higher

Answer 6

Class 3

Question 7

risk factors for pediatric obesity

Answer 7

• children in minority ethnic groups
• children in lower socioeconomic groups
• children with limited mobility
• children with obese parents
• children with > 2 hours of screen time per day

Question 8

• A serious and growing problem
• predicted to be leading cause of liver transplant in the next 10-20 years

Answer 8

non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Question 9

not total adiposity but visercal and/or ectopic fat (fat in organs not designed for fat storage)

Answer 9

adolescent metabolic syndrome

Question 10

what are motivational interviewing methods?

Answer 10

• open questinos
• affirm
• reflective listening
• summarize

Question 11

what is the fifteen minute obesity prevention protocol?

Answer 11

• Assess: BMI, elicit concerns
• Set Agenda: agree on target behaviors
• assess: motivation and confidence
• summarize: probe possible changes
• schedule: labs f/up visit