Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Ideal body Weight
A
normal body weight or desired body weight
Males = Ht(cm) - 100
females= Ht - 105
2
Q
Lean body weight
A
non obese lean = ideal
obese - adjusted body weight
LBW= IDW x 1.3
3
Q
BMI
A
determines obesity
weight in Kg/ height in meters squared
4
Q
BMI classification
underweight
A
<18.5
5
Q
BMI classification
- normal
A
18.5-24.9
6
Q
BMI classification
- overweight
A
25-29.9
7
Q
BMI classification - obese class 1
A
30-34.9
8
Q
BMI classification - obese class 2
A
35-39.9
9
Q
BMI classification
- morbidly obese
A
> 40
10
Q
BMI classification
- super obese
A
> 50
11
Q
BMI classification
- super super obese
A
> 60
12
Q
adipose tissue
A
endocrine organ
secretes proteins hormones, inflammatory peptides (adipokines)
reservoir of convertible and usable energy
maintain heat insulation
