Obesity and DM Flashcards
childhood obesity is more prevalent in
males
student in private schools
children in urban areas
how to measure obesity
body weight for height bmi cdc bmi chart who growth chart waist and hip circumference skinfold thickness
bmi chart results
bmi > 85th percentile: overweight
bmi > 95th percentile: obese
who growth chart 0-5 yo
above +2 sd: overweight
above +3 sd: obese
who growth chart 5-19 yo
above +1 sd: overweight
above +2 sd: obese
above +3 sd: morbidly obese
adult interpretation for skinfold thickness
lean: 6-12 mm
obese: 40-50 mm
cut offs for weight
underweight bmi < 5th percentile normal =5th to < 85th percentile overweight >/= 84th to 95th percentile obese >/= 95th percentile severe obesity
causes of simple obesity
high caloric intake
low energy expenditure
with no demonstrable disease that accounts for excess adiposity
t/f pathologic (endogenous) obesity accounts for a great majority of obesity in children
false, simple (exogenous) obesity is more common
causes of pathologic obesity
gh deficiency congenital and acquired hypothyroidism cushing syndrome prader-willi syndrome adrenal insufficiency due to medications
features of gh deficiency
morning headaches, vomiting, visual disturbances, excessive urination and drinking
cherubic facies
short stature
craniopharyngioma*
features of acquired hypothyroidism
dry skin, constipation, intolerance to cold, easy fatigability
manifests later
features of congenital hypothyroidism
macroglossia, periorbital puffiness, flat nasal bridge, dry skin, frontal bossing, distended abdomen, constipation
features of cushing syndrome
selective accumulation of fat in the neck and trunk, purple/violaceous striae
hypertrichosis, truncal obesity, prominent cheeks, acne, stunted growth
features of prader willi syndrome
hypotonia, hyperphagia, short stature, mental retardation, hypogonadism, likes to pick their skin
t/f pediatric obesity may signal to underlying pathology
true
t/f one of the most common consults is due to skin infections
false, due to high bp (headaches, loss of consciousness)
pathogenesis of nalfd from obesity
obesity > insulin resistance or hyperinsulinemia > steatosis > steatohepatitis > liver cirrhosis > HCC
signs of osa
patient prefers to sleep sitting down or needs cpap to sleep
orthopedic complications of childhood obesity
blout’s disease (bowing of legs)
slipped capital femoral epiphysis (fermoral head slips from epiphyseal plate)
causes of orthopedic complications in childhood obesity
compressive pressure on the proximal medial metaphyseal area of tibia
t/f medical consequences of childhood obesity is more prevalent
false, phsycosocial consequences are more prevalent
this is the most long-term complication of obesity
metabolic syndrome
components of successful weight loss plan
education, dietary management, exercise or physical activity, lifestyle and behavior modification, family involvement!!
recommended physical activity
30-60 minutes of moderate to vigorous play or physical activity daily
recommended time watching tv/playing games
max 2 hours per day
t/f medical treatment is not a first line treatment for childhood obesity
true
types of surgeries for childhood obesity
jejunoileal bypass
gastric bypass
gastric plication or gastroplasty by stapling
jaw wiring
a loss of ___ of total body weight can reduce many of the health risks associated with obesity
5-20%
5210 care approach to prevent CO
5 fruits and vegetables
cut screen time to 2 hours
1 hour physical activity
0 soda or sweetened drinks