Obesity Across the Lifespan Flashcards
What is the screening tool for overweight or obesity?
BMI (body mass index)
What is the BMI?
Correlates with body fatness
*IS NOT a direct measure of body fatness
What is the equation for BMI?
Weight (kg)/ Height^2 (m^2)
What is underweight?
BMI<18.5
What is normal weight?
BMI 18.5-24.9
What is overweight?
BMI 25-29.9
What is obesity I
BMI 30-34.9
What is obesity II
BMI 35-39.9
What is obesity III
BMI>40
What is the definition of appreciate component of assessement communication?
Appreciate how difficult it is for most to manage weight
What is the definition of assess component of assessment communication?
Assess, behavioral risks and factors affecting choice of goals or methods
What is the definition of advise component of assessment communication?
Advise clear, specific, and personalized behavior change advice, including personal harms and benefits
What is the definition of agree component for assessment communication
Collaboration-select appropriate treatment goals based on interest and willingness to change
What is the definition of assist component for assessment communication
Using behavior change techniques
What is a high waist circumference for men and women?
> 40in for men
35in for women
What does increasing BMI correlate with?
Increased risk of CA
What categorizes binge eating disorder?
3 or more: eating faster than normal, eating until uncomfortably full, eating to excess even though not hungry, eating alone
How does the DSM-5 define binge eating?
Recurrent episodes of binge eating at least 1x/ week for 3 months
How is BMI defined for children?
BMI is age and sex specific
*BMI for age
What are the categories of BMI for children?
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
How much screen time does the AAP recommend for children?
<2 =none
2-5=max 1 hour a day
What is the strongest predictor of future diabetes?
Weight gain from ages 2 to 12
What percentage of weight loss is sufficient for clinically relevant improvements?
5-10%
What is a good goal for weight loss
1-2lbs per week
What does 1lbs of fat equal to calories?
3,500 calories
What is a strong predictor of weight loss maintenance?
Increasing energy expenditure through physical activity
How many minutes of moderate-intensity PA should someone get?
150 mins
How many minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise should someone get?
75 mins
How many times is weight resistance recommended
2x per week
When should you considered pharmacotherapy
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
What are weight loss medications?
Liraglutide (saxenda)
Semaglutide (Wegovy)
Orlistat (Ali OTC)
Who would be a good candidate for Semaglutide (Wegovy) and Liraglutide (Saxenda)
Type 2 DM, Cardiovascular disease, inadequate meal satiety
*Beneficial for glycemic and weight loss