Obesity Flashcards
Adipose tissue is considered an organ–T/F?
True!
What are (2) formulas that can be used to calculate BMI?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m^2)
BMI = [weight (lbs) / height (in^2)] x 703
BMI class (ASA)–overweight = ___-___
25-29.9
BMI class (ASA)–obese class I = ___-___
30-34.9
BMI class (ASA)–obese class II = ___-___
35-39.9
BMI class (ASA)–obese class III/extreme obese = ___-___
40-44.9
BMI class (ASA)–obese class IV/severe obesity = > ___
> 45
How to calculate ideal body weight (IBW) for males and females using Broca’s index?
Male = height (cm) - 100
Female = height (cm) - 105
How to calculate lean body weight (LBW)?
IBW x 1.3
What type of fat distribution is central or abdominal visceral; patients are apple shaped?
Android
What type of fat distribution is gluteal, femoral, or peripheral; patients are pear shaped?
Gynecoid
Which type of obesity (android or gynecoid) is associated with more comorbidities?
Android
What (5) things is android obesity associated with?
- Heart disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Death
What (2) things is gynecoid obesity associated with?
- Varicose veins
- Joint disease
There is a/an ___ (increased/decreased) metabolic demand from fat organs
There is an INCREASED metabolic demand from fat organs
Increased cardiac output of ___ L/min for each kg of fat
Increased CO of 0.1 L/min for each kg of fat
HTN in obesity is defined as SBP > ___, DBP > ___, or both
HTN in obesity is defined as SBP > 140, DBP > 90, or both
Respiratory–obese patients have ___ (increased/decreased) lung compliance; why?
Obese patients have DECREASED lung compliance; d/t pressure from abdominal, diaphragmatic, and thoracic fat