Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the BMI ranges for weight
A
Underweight <18.5
Healthy weight 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight 25.0 - 29.9
Obese class l 30.0 - 34.9
Obese class ll >35
2
Q
What are some things BMI does not account for?
A
Body composition muscle VS fat
3
Q
What are some assessment tools?
A
Waist circumference
Skin fold thickness
Waist to hip rating
Scans…CT, MRI, DEXA
Hydrostatic weighing
4
Q
What respiratory problems can be exacerbated by weight?
A
Excess fat around the chest and abdomen leads to decreases expansion of the thorax leading to sleep apnea
Asthma?
5
Q
What are some risk factors for obesity?
A
Unhealthy diet
Physical inactivity
Stress
