Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Obesity
Definition
A
Someone who is overweight with a lot of body fat
2
Q
Obesity
Causes
A
Consuming a lot of calories
When calorie intake doesn’t match energy output
3
Q
Obesity
Major symptoms
A
Breathlessness Sweating Snoring Difficulty doing physical activity Very tired Joint and back pain Low confidence and self-esteem Feeling isolated
4
Q
Obesity
Medical intervention
A
Advise on how to maintain weight loss achieved
Monitoring weight
Lose weight
5
Q
Obesity
Lifestyle changes
A
Exercise regularly
Stop smoking
Avoid fad diets
Reduce energy intake
6
Q
Obesity
PIESF
A
P - difficulty moving, high blood pressure, heart disease
I - lack of concentration
E - depression, stress, low self-esteem, paranoid, anxiety
S - withdrawn, unable to do certain things
F - low wages due to time off
