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Obesity Across the Lifespan Flashcards

1
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What is the screening tool for overweight or obesity?

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BMI (body mass index)

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What is the BMI?

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Correlates with body fatness
*IS NOT a direct measure of body fatness

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What is the equation for BMI?

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Weight (kg)/ Height^2 (m^2)

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What is underweight?

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BMI<18.5

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What is normal weight?

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BMI 18.5-24.9

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What is overweight?

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BMI 25-29.9

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What is obesity I

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BMI 30-34.9

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What is obesity II

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BMI 35-39.9

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What is obesity III

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BMI>40

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What is the definition of appreciate component of assessement communication?

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Appreciate how difficult it is for most to manage weight

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What is the definition of assess component of assessment communication?

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Assess, behavioral risks and factors affecting choice of goals or methods

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What is the definition of advise component of assessment communication?

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Advise clear, specific, and personalized behavior change advice, including personal harms and benefits

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What is the definition of agree component for assessment communication

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Collaboration-select appropriate treatment goals based on interest and willingness to change

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What is the definition of assist component for assessment communication

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Using behavior change techniques

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What is a high waist circumference for men and women?

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> 40in for men
35in for women

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What does increasing BMI correlate with?

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Increased risk of CA

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17
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What categorizes binge eating disorder?

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3 or more: eating faster than normal, eating until uncomfortably full, eating to excess even though not hungry, eating alone

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How does the DSM-5 define binge eating?

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Recurrent episodes of binge eating at least 1x/ week for 3 months

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How is BMI defined for children?

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BMI is age and sex specific
*BMI for age

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What are the categories of BMI for children?

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Underweight: less than the 5th percentile
Normal or healthy weight: 5th percentile to less than 84th
Overweight: 85th to less than 94th
Obese: 95th or greater

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21
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How much screen time does the AAP recommend for children?

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<2 =none
2-5=max 1 hour a day

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What is the strongest predictor of future diabetes?

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Weight gain from ages 2 to 12

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23
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What percentage of weight loss is sufficient for clinically relevant improvements?

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5-10%

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24
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What is a good goal for weight loss

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1-2lbs per week

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What does 1lbs of fat equal to calories?

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3,500 calories

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What is a strong predictor of weight loss maintenance?

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Increasing energy expenditure through physical activity

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27
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How many minutes of moderate-intensity PA should someone get?

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150 mins

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28
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How many minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise should someone get?

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75 mins

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29
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How many times is weight resistance recommended

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2x per week

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30
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When should you considered pharmacotherapy

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BMI> 30kg/m2 OR
BMI of 27 to 29.9 with weight related comorbidities
Who have not met weight loss goals with a comprehensive lifestyle intervention

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31
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What are weight loss medications?

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Liraglutide (saxenda)
Semaglutide (Wegovy)
Orlistat (Ali OTC)

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Who would be a good candidate for Semaglutide (Wegovy) and Liraglutide (Saxenda)

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Type 2 DM, Cardiovascular disease, inadequate meal satiety
*Beneficial for glycemic and weight loss

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What is the MOA of Orlistat (Ali OTC)

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Alters fat digestion by inhibiting pancreatic lipases

34
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What are the AE of Orlistat (Al)

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Fecal urgency, oily stool, flats with discharge, fecal incontinence

35
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Who would be a good candidate for Orlistat (Ali)

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Benefits with glycemic, lipids, and blood pressure

36
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What is the schedule for phentermine?

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Schedule IV
*short term 3 months

37
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Who should avoid taking phentermine?

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Avoid in patients with heart disease, poorly controlled HTN, pulmonary hypertension, or history of addiction or drug abuse

38
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Who would be a good candidate for phentermine/ topiramate (Qsymia)?

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Men/women without HTN or coronary heart disease

39
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What is the recommended tapering schedule for Qsymia

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Taper of dose over at least one week is recommended upon discontinuation

40
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What is the MOA of Naltrexone/Bupropion?

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Bupropion-dopamine reuptake inhibitor

41
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Who would be a good candidate for naltrexone/ burpropion?

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Addictive behavior related to food
Patients desiring to quit smoking
Reduce alcohol intake
Concomitant depression

42
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What is the BLACK BOX warning of Naltrexone/ Bupropion?

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Suicidal thought and behavior and neuropsychiatric reactions

43
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What is the most effective treatment for obesity?

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Weight loss surgery
*BMI>40 or BMI>35 plus one or more obesity related complication

44
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What is a sleeve gastrectomy?

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Removing 70% of the stomach
*Pyloric sphincter and the small intestine remain intact
*Ghrelin is removed
*Not reversible

45
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What is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

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Attaches a small pouch created from the proximal stomach to the jejunum
*Bypassing the remainder of the stomach

46
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What is the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band?

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Inflatable device placed around the fundus of the stomach to create a small pouch

47
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What is the recommended daily amount of food from each group?d

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Vegetables: 2 1/2
Fruits: 2C
Grains: 6oz
Dairy: 3C
Protein foods: 51/2oz
Oils: 27g

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What are the limits of added sugars?

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<10% of calories per day

49
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What are the limits of saturated fat?

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<10% of calories per day

50
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What are the limits of sodium?

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2,300mg per day

51
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What are the limits of alcoholic beverages?

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Men: 2 drinks or less a day
Women: 1 drink or less a day

52
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What type of formula should infants be fed?

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Iron-fortified
*During the first year
*also vitamin D

53
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How many calories should a 12-23 month eat a day?

54
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As we age do we need more or less calories?

55
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With each trimester do you need more or less calories?

56
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When should pregnant women take folic acid?

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400mcg/day
*one month before conception

57
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What are the special nutritional considerations for pregnancy?

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Seafood (8-12oz, avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel)
Caffeine (300mg or less, 2-3 cups)
Cook deli meats and hot dogs to 165F

58
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What are the Healthy results of BMI?

59
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What are the Healthy results of waist circumference?

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Women<35in
men<40 in

60
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What are the Healthy results of Fasting blood sugar?

61
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What are the Healthy results of Total Cholesterol?

62
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What are the Healthy results of LDL?

63
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What are the Healthy results of HDL?

64
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What are the Healthy results of triglycerides?

65
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What is the definition of Physical Activity?

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Any sustained body movement that increases energy expenditure

66
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What is exercise?

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subcategory of PA, that is planned, purposeful, and repeated

67
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What is an insufficiently active person?

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<150 mins of moderate-intensity or <75 mins of vigorous-intensity

68
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What is relative intensity?

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The level of effort required for a person to do an activity taking into consideration individual exercise capacity
*Talk Test

69
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What is absolute intensity?

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Amount of energy expended during the activity without considering a person cardio respiratory fitness

70
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What is a MET?

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Rate of energy expenditure while sitting a rest

71
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What is Light-intensity activity?

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Less than 3.0METS (walking slow)

72
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What is moderate-intensity activity?

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3.0 to 5.9 METS (brisk walking)

73
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What is vigorous-intensity activity?

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6.0 METS or more (jogging, running)

74
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What is the target heart rate for moderate-intensity?

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50-70% of MHR

75
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How to solve for MHR?

76
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What is the target heart for vigorous-intensity?

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70-80% of MHR

77
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What are the guidelines for exercise ages 6-17?

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60 mins or more of moderate-to-vigorous PA daily

78
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What are the guideline for exercise for adults?

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150-300 min a week of moderate-intensity OR
75-150 min a week of vigorous-intensity
Weigh training: 2 or more days

79
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What are the guideline of exercise for older adults?

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multi component PA that include balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities
*Be as physically active as able

80
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How many fall prevention programs sessions should older adults go to?

81
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What should pregnant women and postpartum women avoid doing?

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Lying on back,
Risk of falling exercises

82
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What are the exercise guidelines for chronic conditions and disabilities?

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Same guidelines as adults (150-300 min/wk MI OR 75-150 VI)

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