Obesity

Question 1

Give the equation for BMI:

Answer 1

(weight(kg)/ height(m))^2

Question 2

What BMI is considered underweight?

Answer 2

<18.49

Question 3

What is the normal BMI range?

Answer 3

18.5-25

Question 4

What is the BMI range for obese class 1?

Answer 4

30-35

Question 5

What is the BMI range for obese class 2?

Answer 5

35-40

Question 6

What is the BMI range for obese class 3?

Answer 6

> 40

Question 7

Give 4 components of metabolic syndrome:

Answer 7

1) obesity
2) hypertension
3) hyperglycaemia
4) hyperlipidaemia

Question 8

What is BMI threshold for bariatric surgery?

Answer 8

1) BMI of 40 kg/m^2
2) BMI 35-39.9 kg/m^2 with a significant health condition that could be improved with weight loss

Question 9

Give two medications registered to treat obesity:

Answer 9

1) orlistat (pancreatic lipase inhibitors)
2) liraglitude (GLP-1 mimetic)

Question 10

What type of drug is orlistat?

Answer 10

pancreatic lipase inhibitor

Question 11

What type of drug is liraglutide?

Answer 11

GLP-1 mimetic

Question 12

Give the BMI requirement for orlistat use:

Answer 12

BMI of 28+ with risk factors

Question 13

Give the BMI requirement for GLP-1 mimetic:

Answer 13

BMI of at least 35 with prediabetes/diabetes