Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
visceral or subcutaneous fat is more harmful
A
visceral
2
Q
what BMI defines obesity
A
> 30
3
Q
what are the 3 classes of obseity
A
class 1 30-34.9
class 2 35-39.9
class 3 >40
4
Q
obesity increases risk of what diseases
A
t2DM
gallbladder disease
NAFLD
gout
CA
5
Q
which CA’s are more likely with obseity
A
colon
kidney
esophagus
endometrium
postmenopausal breast
6
Q
what are the 5 As
A
Ask
Assess
Advise
Agree
Assist
7
Q
when should you consider pharmacotherapy
A
BMI >30 or >27 with complications
8
Q
when can a patient be considered for bariatric surgery
A
BMI >40 or >35 with at least 1 related disease
