Weight Managment (6 TQs)

Question 1

what are some causes of obesity ?

Answer 1

Genetics, sedentary life, inflammation, sleep patterns, stress. Tastes, satiety, portions, obesgoen, BPA, phthalates, viruses, imbalance of gut microflora

Question 2

What is the amount of wright someone should lose who has a BMI between 27-35?

Answer 2

0.5-1 pound a week for 6 months

Question 3

What is the amount of wright someone should lose who has a BMI >35?

Answer 3

1-2 pounds per week for 6 months

Question 4

What are some lifestyle mods for weight loss?

Answer 4

Goal setting, self monitoring, food diary, stimulus control. Cognitive restructuring

Question 5

What are some dietary modifications for weigh loss?

Answer 5

Restricted energy diet (daily caloric deficit of 500-1000 cals), meal replacements, commercial programs like weight watchers, <800 cal a day diets, fasting.

Question 6

What is better for preservation of lean mass alternate day fasting or very low cal diet?

Answer 6

Alternate day fasting

Question 7

What is the recommended physical activity for weight loss?

Answer 7

60-90 min a day, 300 min a week, combination of aerobic and Resistance exercise

Question 8

What is orlistat (Xenical)?

Answer 8

Pancreatic lipase inhibitor

Question 9

What is Lorcaserin (belviq)?

Answer 9

Serotonin receptor agonist

Question 10

What is topiramate (qsymia)?

Answer 10

Appetite suppressant

Question 11

What nutritional deficiencies are prominent in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery?

Answer 11

Iron, calcium, vitamin d, vitamin B12