Obesity

Question 1

Obesity definition

Answer 1

Medical condition chacterized by excess body mass

Question 2

BMI

Answer 2

BMI= kg(mass)/m^2(height)

Question 3

BMI scales

Answer 3

Very severely underweight <15
Normal 18.5-25
Obese Class 1 30-35
Obese Class 3 >40 (morbidly obese)

Question 4

Etiology

Answer 4

Diet
Sedentary lifestyle
Medications
Genetics
Secondary to other illness

Question 5

Associated health problems

Answer 5

Cancers
CVD
Gall bladder dysfunctions
Metabolic syndromes
Obstructive sleep apnea
OA
Type 2 DM

Question 6

Bariatric Considerations

Answer 6

Equipment
Care environment
Patient, family, and caregiver training
Physical assistance (might need more than one person to help)
Ulceration risk
Overheating (precautions for exercising, and thermal modalities)

Question 7

Interventions

Answer 7

Lifestyle mods
Diet
Exercise
Bariatric surgery
Pharmacological management

Question 8

Exercise parameters

Answer 8

F; at least 5 days/ week
I; moderate to vigorous
T; 30-60 mins
T; primary mode shoulder aerobic activity involving large muscle groups (mindful of overheating and massive loading)