Obesity, weight loss, exercise

Question 1

What BMI levels are associated with overweight, obesity, and morbid obestiy

Answer 1

• overweight: > 25
• obesity: > 30
• Morbid obestiy: > 40

Question 2

united states preventative task force recommends all adults with a BMI of should be offered or referred to an intensive multicomponent behavioral intervention

Answer 2

BMI > or = 30

Question 3

USPTF recommends nutrition counseling how often

Answer 3

2 x a month for at least 3 months

Question 4

What are the 5 As of counseling strategies

Answer 4

1. Address
   
   • BMI, waist circumference
2. Assess
   
   • pt’s motivation, experiences
3. Advise
   
   • personalized weight loss
4. Assist
   
   • resources
5. Arrange
   
   • follow up

Question 5

How is BMI calculated

Answer 5

• weight (kg) / Height (m)

Question 6

1 lb of body weight = how many calories

Answer 6

3500 kcals

Question 7

1g carbohydrate = how many kcals

Answer 7

4 kcal

Question 8

1g fat = how many kcals

Answer 8

9 kcal

Question 9

1g protein = how many kcals

Answer 9

4 kcal

Question 10

1g alcohol = how many kcals

Answer 10

7 kcal

Question 11

basal metabolism

Answer 11

rate at which the body spends energy for maintenance activities

Question 12

equation to calculate maximum heart rate

Answer 12

maximum HR = 220 - your age

Question 13

equation to calculate target heart rate

Answer 13

• target HR = 60-80% of max HR

Question 14

adults should do how much moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity a week

Answer 14

• moderate-intensity: 2 hrs and 30 min
• vigorous-intensity: 1 hr and 15 min

Question 15

approach the subject of weight loss if your patient has one of these three criteria

Answer 15

1. BMI > or = 30
2. BMI 25-30 + 2 or more health problems linked to wegith
3. waist size > 35 inches (women) or 40 inches (men)