Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 systems affected by diabetes?
A
Neuro Pulmonary cardiovascular GI GU Derm MSK
2
Q
BMI <18.5
A
Undernourished
3
Q
BMI 22-23
A
Mild increase in CVD and diabetic risk
4
Q
BMI 25-28
A
Moderate CVD risk and typical value of NIDDM
5
Q
bmi 30-40+
A
Severe CVD risk
Cancer risk doubled
Too big to work and be social
6
Q
What are the 3 classes of obesity
A
I (30-34.9)->II (35-39.9)->III (40+)
7
Q
What kind of countries are more likely to be overweight
A
‘Westernised’ countries
8
Q
Which two groups are seeing higher prevalence of obesity
A
Children
Women
9
Q
List 3 markers that reduce risk
A
Walking Aerobic exercise Less screen time Mediterrannean and low fibre diet Breast fed when young
10
Q
List 2 drivers of obesity in society
A
Increased access and promotion of unhealthy foods
Lack of activity space in urbanised areas
11
Q
What are the 3 things we can target to reduce obesity
A
Increase activity levels
reduce screen time
Reduce food intake
