weight management Flashcards
what is obesity?
progressive chronic condition. abnormal/excessive fat accumulation impairing health
what can obesity lead to?
type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, cancer
what is overweight?
total body weight above recommended range for good health
how is obesity determined?
thru BMI (body mass index). weight in comparison to height. can also be measured thru skinfold and circumference measurements
what is the fat that is most common in the body?
subcutaneous fat, making up 80% of body’s fat
what are the health risks of obesity?
unhealthy cholesterol/triglyceride levels, impaired heart functions, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, etc
what are the factors contributing to excess body fat?
genetics, physiological (metabolism, hormones, fat cells), lifestyle (eating, physical activity, obesogenic environment, psychological (stress-eating)
were changes from C.H.A.M.P. maintained 6 months after the intervention?
no
what percentage of adults in canada reported living with overweight?
54% or 27/50
what percentage of adults reported living with obesity?
18% or 9/50
what are the estimations for males and females in regards to overweight and obesity?
70% of males and 50% of females
around how many children/youth in the overweight/obese categories? how many of those are obese?
31.4%, around 1/3. in obese, 1/7
what are the causes of childhood obesity?
no single cause. results from complex interactions between child and their environment. associated with many personal, social, environmental, and political factors
what organization funded C.H.A.M.P.?
the Lawson Foundation
what was the general purpose of C.H.A.M.P.?
to develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of a 4-week lifestyle intervention for children with obesity and their families
