Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the % and age of adolescents with obesity?
A
- 17.4% of adolescents
- Ages 12-19 yrs of age
2
Q
In elderly pts who are obese what is the one protective factor?
A
Protection against hip fractures
3
Q
What waist circumference in men is associated with higher risk for DM, HLD, HTN, and VCD?
A
> 102 cm (40 in)
4
Q
What waist circumference in women is associated with higher risk for DM, HLD, HTN, and VCD?
A
> 88 cm (35 in)
5
Q
What are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line treatment for obese pts?
A
- Diet, physical activity, behavioral therapy, or all three
- Pharmacotherapy
- Bariatric Surgery
6
Q
What BMI ranges are diet, physical activity, behavioral therapy, or all three indicated for?
A
- 25.0-26.9
- 27.0-29.9
- 30.0-34.9
- 35.0-39.9
- > 40
7
Q
What BMI ranges are pharmacotherapy indicated for?
A
- 27.0-29.9 (In patients with obesity-related diseases)
- 30.0-34.9
- 35.0-39.9
- > 40
8
Q
What BMI ranges are bariatric surgery indicated for?
A
- 35.0-39.9 (In patients with obesity-related diseases)
- >40
