Obesity Flashcards
Obesity increases risk for
Colon cancer
Gb disease
Osteoarthritis
Name BMI associated with classifications Underweight Normal Overweight Obesity Class 1 Obesity Class 2 Extreme Obesity 3
HB
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome
Waist over 102cm or 88cm (40 or 35 in) TG over 150mg/dL HDL less than 40 (men) less than 50 (women) BP equal or over 130/85 FBG equal or over 100
What is the main concern with obesity?
The complications!!
Lung disease, NAFLD, Gb disease, PCOS, cancer, cataracts, phlebitis
3 parts of obesity Tx pyramid.
Lifestyle changes, pharmacotherapy, and surgery
What is step 1 of diet intervention?
Low calorie diet (LCD)
Women 1000-1200kcal
1200-1600 kcal for men
VLCD- 800 kcal- not used
What is the most variable energy factor?
PA! (TEE=PA+TEF+REE)
What is the best formula to use with obese patients?
Harris-Benedict with adj BW
What is the goal of obesity treatment?
Decrease co-morbidities
Decrease mortality and morbidity
Increase QOL
Stop intergenerational cycle! (Team Barker)
What risks can you modify? What risks can you not modify?
Can’t change genetics
Can change metabolic, biochemical, behavior, psych, environmental
What is obesity?
Life long Progressive Life threatening Genetically related Costs money Multifactorial disease with co-morbidities
What are the US OW and OB statistics.
37.5% obese
68% overweight or obese
17% children are obese and 21-24% overweight
Can obesity be cured?
No, it can be treated and controlled. Technically cure with bypass. Chronic condition controlled by treatment.
Famous researcher from Colorado health sciences center?
James O Hill
Where are obesity tx guidelines published?
NHLBI with AHA/ACC
Journal of Cardiology (ACC)
Obesity (TOS)
AHA/ACC guidelines
Use BMI and waist circumference
Comp lifestyle approach with 6-12 months counseling.
Rec 1200-1500 or 1500-1800 kcals OR decrease by 500-750 kcals
Surgery if >40 or >35 BMI with co-morb
What meds are used?
Appetite suppressants (anorectants)
What is Orlistat and Alli?
Lipase inhibitor to cause less digestion and absorption of fat. Alli is lower strength
A D E K deficiencies may be present.
What impact does Medicare D have on obesity drugs?
It does not cover FDA approved drugs.
What is the national weight loss registry?
James Hill
People join if adult lost over 30# and kept off for at least 1 year
Shows breakfast importance, use scales, 90%exercise
What are 2008 US adult PA guidelines?
At least 150 min/wk MPA
To decrease risk of chronic disease and increase health related fitness.
Strength at least 2x per week
What are weight loss PA guidelines?
300min/wk of VPA to lose weight or maintain amount that you lost.
What amount of daily steps count as active activity level?
At least 10000 steps.
7500-9999- somewhat active
> 12500 highly active
What does MET stand for and what does number reflect?
Metabolic equivalent of task
Reflect oxygen consumption (describes aerobic capacity =VO2 max)