Weight Management Through the Life Cycle (C) Flashcards
Hypothyroidism occurs when too little of what hormones are secreted?
Triiodothryonine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), leading to decreased BMR
What percent of US adults report regular leisure time exercise?
31%
What percent of US adults report NO leisure time exercise?
40%
When measured, what percent of US adults meet the recommendation for thirty minutes of moderate physical activity five days a week?
3-5%
From 1970 to 2010, how many more calories are in the average American’s diet?
450
What proportion of the population consumes a diet low in fruits and vegetables?
3/4
From 1980-2000, how have obesity rates changed?
Doubled in adults, tripled in children
What percent of US adults are overweight or obese?
34.9% obese, 68.6% overweight or obese
What percent of US children are overweight or obese?
16.9% obese, 31.8% overweight or obese
In which demographics have obesity climbed?
Men and boys (girls rates are stable) and black and latina women
Where is subcutaneous fat stored, and where is visceral fat stored?
Subcutaneous often in the lower body, visceral in abdominal area
How does the Hamwi method measure weight?
Based off of frame size
How much more do obese people pay for healthcare?
42%
How much does obesity cost the US in healthcare costs each year?
$270 billion
What error rate can bio-impedance have?
up to 8%
What are the acceptable and fitness body fat ranges for women?
25-31% acceptable, 21-24% fitness
What are the acceptable and fitness body fat ranges for men?
18-24% acceptable, 14-17% fitness
How much is the diet industry worth?
$60 billion
How many people diet in the US?
75 million
What percent of dieters do it on their own?
80%
For very obese people, what percent of their body weight is safe to lose per week?
1%
Medicare provides what support for those with a BMI over 30?
Weekly counseling for one month, then biweekly counseling for 5 months
Who are weight loss drugs approved for?
BMI 30+ or BMI 27+ with complication
How does the weight loss drug Orlistat (prescription Xenical) work?
Lipase inhibitor; prevents fat malabsorption. Yields modest results
What are the side effects of the weight loss drug Orlistat (prescription Xenical)?
Gassiness, oily poop, liver malfunction, and jaundice
How does the weight loss drug Lorcaserin (Belviq) work?
An SSRI promoting fullness. 3-3.7% more weight loss than the placebo