Weight loss Flashcards

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is there a superior weight loss diet?

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no study has proven one diet is superior

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low fat, low carbohydrates, balanced, low calorie and Meditarranean style (high intake of monounsaturated fats, vegetables, grains, low intake of red meat)

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Mediterranean style food

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low carbohydrates diets

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produce rapid weight loss initially and mor eeffective than short term low fat diet

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4
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long term studies have shown

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no sustained weight loss compared low fat diet at one year

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low carbohydrate diets are

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may have reduced cardiovascular and all cause mortality

but increased unpleasant GI effects (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and reduced exercise tolerance

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weight loss is best achieved with

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high intensity behavioral therapy >14 sessions of >6 months duration) delivered by a trained interventionalist and need regular self monitoring of weight, and calorie intake

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first steps to losing weight is by

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reducing calorie intake by at least 500 Kcal/day
physical activity >150 minutes weekly
comprehensive behavioral therapy

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8
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which modality can help with lowering weight?

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face to face interventions and then those by phone or electrical based interventions

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9
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surgical therapy with bariatric surgery is recommended with

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BMI>40 or BMI of 35 or greater and obesity related comorbid conditions

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how much physical activity needs to be done for weight loss?

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> 150 minutes week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

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11
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what is more important calorie restriction or exercise?

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calorie restriction

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