Session 2 Flashcards
Obesity is considered a ___
disease
A BMI over ___ is considered obese, requiring counseling about weight loss
30
Formula for BMI
(pounds/height2) x 703
(703 converts to metric)
Anything that is a risk factor for heart disease for adults also increases the risk in ___
pediatric patients
Obesity increases the risk of ___ arthritis
osteoarthritis
Low BMI can lead to
infertility, osteoporosis, and premature death
Body weights of parents are often predictive of the weight of their children even if ___
they don’t raise them
The best diet is ___
the one the person will stick with
___% reduction in total body weight has consistently been shown to improve health and decrease risk
10
Evidence suggests that drinking ___ oz of water or more per day supports weight loss
48
To lose weight, patients should try to get ___ minutes of moderate physical activity at least ___ times per week.
90 minutes 3x per week
This legal supplement helps to increase muscle mass and increase nitrogen retention
protein powder
Anthropometrics
weight management assessment tools including weight, height, and waist size
PAL
(and equation)
Physical Activity Level
total energy expenditure/basal metabolic rate
(basal metabolic rate = basal energy expenditure)
