Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What proportion of the adult population is overweight?
A
1/2 - 2/3
2
Q
Other than BMI, what is a good indicator of risk of health damage due to weight?
A
Waist circumference
3
Q
What BMI constitutes overweight?
A
25-29.9
4
Q
What BMI constitutes obese?
A
> 30
5
Q
If diet, exercise and behaviour change fails, what other methods are there of weight loss?
A
Pharmacotherapy (orlistat) and surgery
6
Q
What qualifies someone for Orlistat after other methods have failed?
A
BMI >28 + risk factors OR BMI >30
7
Q
What qualifies someone for surgery?
A
BMI >40 or BMI 35-40 + other risk factors.
Must be fit for surgery and commit to need for long term follow up.
