Obesity Flashcards
1
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Obesity
A
Complex disease of heterogenous and multi factorial aetiology
2
Q
Treatment based on
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Drugs
Diet
Phycial Activity
Surgery
Psychiatry
3
Q
Monogenic Obesity
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Rare
Highly genetic contributed
Single mutation in one gene
Early onset
4
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Polygenic obesity
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Common
Late onset
Many mutations in different genes
Environment is key determinant
5
Q
Surgery
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Seal off one part of stomach to reduce capacity
Bypass stomach to reduce amount eaten
Only for morbidly obese people
6
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BMI
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Weight/height squared
7
Q
Bio electrical Impedience (BIA)
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A method for measuring body composition (fat muscle, bone and water)
8
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Skinfold thickness
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Used to measure subcutaneous fat to indicate fat stores
