Obesity 1: obesity evidence Flashcards
1
Q
What BMI has an increased risk of CVD in south East Asian population
A
BMI >23 within south east population
2
Q
What is Prader Willi syndrome
A
Commonest of genetic disorders which causes obesity
3
Q
How does leptin deficiency cause obesity
A
Leptin reduces appetite. A rare genetic disorder can make people leptin deficient. Persons lacking leptin are massively obese.
4
Q
What are leptin levels like in obese patients
A
Raised
5
Q
What makes you more susceptible to obesity genetically
A
Metabolic phenotype or differences in appetite control
