Obesity

Question 1

Roughly what is the percentage of men and women with obesity?

Answer 1

23%

Question 2

what is a normal BMI?

Answer 2

18.5-24.9

Question 3

how does obesity lead to type 2 diabetes?

Answer 3

excess body fat leads to insulin resistance

Question 4

how does body weight effect blood pressure?

Answer 4

Every 10% increase in body weight systolic BP increases 6.5mm/Hg

Question 5

what is the relationship between weight gain and arthritis?

Answer 5

every 5kg increase in weight, increased knee arthritis by 35%

Question 6

what are the 4 causes of obesity?

Answer 6

• genetic
• metabolic
• over eating
• decreased physical activity

Question 7

what hormone is increased when body fat is increased?

Answer 7

leptin

Question 8

what are the chances of being obese if both parents are obese?

Answer 8

70-80%

Question 9

what are the chances of being obese if neither parent is obese?

Answer 9

7-14%

Question 10

what is the set point theory?

Answer 10

That the body defends a certain weight

Question 11

what is Cushing’s syndrome?

Answer 11

over production of cortisol

Question 12

what are the 5 methods of treating obesity?

Answer 12

• diet
• exercise
• surgical
• pharmacological
• behavioural

Question 13

what is a healthy amount of weight to lose per week?

Answer 13

0.5kg

Question 14

what type of fat do we loss in weight loss?

Answer 14

fat-free mass