Weight Management Flashcards
Definition of obesity according to obesity canada
obesity is a progressive chronic disease, similar to diabetes or high BP, which is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health
definition of obesity according to SIGN guidelines
obesity is defined as a disease process characterised by excessive body fat accumulation with multiple organ-specific consequences
What does your BMI mean? Which values are considered under/over weight, normal weight and obese
obesity rates of adults over the age of 18 in Canada in 1978, 2004 and 2017
1978
- > 49%
2004
- > 59%
2017
- > 64%
do male or females have higher obesity rates as adults and does the rate of weight gain/obesity differ by gender
males tend to have higher obesity rates overall but the rate increases along with women
the national average of obesity in canada
26.8%
Obesity prevalence by region
obesity is result of _________
Energy intake > Energy expenditure
- > carried out consistently over an extended time period
reason for the energy intake-expenditure imbalance
- Genetic/physiological
- Eating patterns
- Physical activity
- the environment
the energy equation
calories consumed = calories expended +/- calories stored (as body fat or glycogen)
obesogenic environment
refers to an environment that promotes gaining weight and one that is not conducive to weight loss
General approaches to weight management
general approaches: broad descriptors of weight management treatments
i. e.
- > pharamacotherapy
- > lifestyle behavioural intervention (diet + PA)
- > exercise therapy
Specific techniques of weight management
specific techniques: behaviour change techniques aimed at changing weight related behaviours or behavioural determinants
i. e.
- > stimulus control
- > self-monitoring
- > time management
does physical activity on its own promote a sustainable treatment for obesity
no
Obesity system map
