Obesity and Healthy Lifestyle Flashcards
1
Q
What is obesity
A
Increased body weight and fat
2
Q
How is it classified
A
BMI
Weight / height ratio
Body fat %
3
Q
What is normal BMI
A
18.5-24.9
4
Q
How is BMI calculated
A
Weight kg / height m
5
Q
What is obese
A
> 30
6
Q
If DM and going to exercise
A
Reduce insulin dose before and after to reduce hypo
Eat more CHO
7
Q
If DM and going to drink alcohol
A
Alcohol causes reduced glycogenolysis so increased risk of hypo
Also increases BG as calories
Always eat before drinking and note extra activity
Decreased awareness of hypo
8
Q
If DM and smoke
A
Increased macrovascular complications
9
Q
If DM and recreational drugs
A
Risk of DKA Seizures Cardiotoxic Increased appetite Hyper and hypotension May cause dehydration May forget insulin May not monitor BG
10
Q
What is healthy eating advise
A
Avoid missing meals Include starchy CHO at each meal for slow release 5 servings fruit and veg Include more beans and lentils 2 portions oily fish Limit sugar Reduce salt <6g 3 portions dairy Low saturated fats Avoid diabetic foods Want low glycemic food
11
Q
Recommendations for exercise
A
2.5-3 hour moderate activity OR 75 minutes vigorous 2+ strength training Child = 60 minutes per day
12
Q
What affects nutrient requirement
A
Age Sex Body size Physiological state Digestion / absorption Nutrient losses e.g. menstruation Lifestyle Drug - nutrient interactions
13
Q
BMI overweight
A
25-30
14
Q
Obese type 1
A
30-35
15
Q
Obese type 2
A
35-40
