Obesity

Question 1

underweight BMI?

Answer 1

< 18.5

Question 2

optimal weight BMI?

Answer 2

18.5 - 24

Question 3

overweight BMI?

Answer 3

25 - 30

Question 4

obese BMI?

Answer 4

> 30

Question 5

where in the US has the highest geographic prevalence of obesity at 31.2%?

Answer 5

south US

Question 6

where in the US has the 2nd highest geographic prevalence of obesity at 30.7%?

Answer 6

midwest

Question 7

in which patients is obesity most prevalent? (2)

Answer 7

non-hispanic blacks
hispanics

Question 8

do african american women or hispanic women have a higher prevalence of obesity?

Answer 8

african american women at 57%

hispanic women at 47%

Question 9

do african american men or hispanic men have a higher prevalence in obesity?

Answer 9

african american men at 37%

hispanic men at 36%

Question 10

weight management programs like controlled fasting designed to help adults maintain a healthy weight are only effective for:

Answer 10

short term; acute weight loss

Question 11

no weight management programs have demonstrated success in weight management beyond _____ months

Answer 11

6-12 months

Question 12

the rise in prevalence of obesity is associated with increases in obesity related _____ _____ and _____

Answer 12

health problems
cost

Question 13

BMI > _____ is associated with a 3-4 fold increase in the risk of stroke, ischemic heart disease and DM II

Answer 13

28

Question 14

mortality risk from increased BMI declines after age:

Answer 14

50

Question 15

what comorbid conditions is obesity associated with? (5)

Answer 15

CVD
hypertension
Type II DM
dyslipidemia
osteoarthritis

Question 16

what comorbid condition that is associated with obesity is the last to change with weight loss?

Answer 16

dyslipidemia

Question 17

what etiology makes up the most risk for obesity?

Answer 17

genetics

Question 18

what are the 4 etiologies of obesity?

Answer 18

genetics
environment
metabolic factors
behavioral issues

Question 19

the prevalence of obesity has increased _____% in the last 10 years

Answer 19

40

Question 20

obesity is an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure that favors:

Answer 20

fat accumulation

Question 21

what percentage of type II DM patients are obese?

Answer 21

80%

Question 22

BMI > ___ in women increases the risk of type II DM 40 fold compared to a BMI of ___or less

Answer 22

31
22

Question 23

BMI > ___ in men increased the risk of type II DM 40 fold compared to a BMI of ___or less

Answer 23

35
23

Question 24

weight gain of as little as _____ pounds increases the risk of type II DM

Answer 24

20

Question 25

obesity increases the risk of _____ 2-4 fold

Answer 25

hypertension

Question 26

what mechanisms have been proposed to explain the link between obesity and hypertension? (3)

Answer 26

elevated cardiac output reduced venous compliance renal sodium retention

Question 27

what dyslipidemia levels increase with increasing BMI in younger age groups? (2)

Answer 27

LDL total cholesterol

Question 28

central adiposy is associated with _____ _____ and _____

Answer 28

glucose intolerance dyslipidemia

Question 29

modest weight loss improves _____ _____ and ____

Answer 29

glucose intolerance DM II

Question 30

weight loss is a recommendation as a primary therapy for obese patients with _____

Answer 30

hypertension

Question 31

weight loss from diet alone reduces _____ and _____

Answer 31

LDL triglycerides

Question 32

weight loss from diet and exercise reduces ____ and increases _____

Answer 32

total cholesterol HDL

Question 33

what information is important to get from a patient that is obese? (3)

Answer 33

weight BMI waist circumference

Question 34

waist circumference correlates with the risk of: (4)

Answer 34

DM II CVD hypertension dyslipidemia

Question 35

what is the primary treatment of chronic obesity?

Answer 35

dietary intervention

Question 36

in the acute stage, diet is _____

Answer 36

medicine

Question 37

in the chronic stage, diet is is a component in a:

Answer 37

change in lifestyle

Question 38

what is the target goal for weight loss?

Answer 38

5-10% of initial body weight

Question 39

total energy consumption should be no less than _____ kcal/day in the acute weight loss period

Answer 39

800

Question 40

____ _____ can result in less long-term weight regain than behavior modification + medication

Answer 40

behavior modification

Question 41

what tends to happen when medications are withdrawn?

Answer 41

weight tends to rebound