OBESITY Flashcards
(12 cards)
increase in body weight resulting from an excessive accumulation of
body fat relative to lean body mass.
obesity
factors that raise energy intake or decrease energy
expenditures
energy balance
___% of the cases of
childhood obesity can
be attributed to an
underlying disease
5%
environmental conditions that are
favorable toward excessive caloric intake
Sociocultural Factors
-lack of a built environment or affordable and accessible facilities for low-income youth to be active
Community and Institutional Contributors
✔parents use food as a positive reward for desired behaviors
✔many individuals eat when they are not hungry or in response to stress,
boredom, loneliness, sadness, depression, or tiredness
✔friends have been shown to be associated with adolescents’ eating,
physical activity, and weight
Personal and Interpersonal Factors
complications
- hypertension
*type 2 DM - pulmonary complications (asthma, sleep apnea)
- growth accelerations
- dyslipidemia
*musculoskeletal problems
*fatty liver disease - potential for psychosocial problems
emotional consequences of obesity
*low self-esteem
*social isolation
* anxiety
* depression
*increased risk for the development of eating
disorders
therapeutic management
diet
physical activity
behavior modification
drugs
surgical treatment
a medication used to help with weight loss and long-term weight management in individuals with obesity or who are overweight with risk factors (like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol)
orlistat
refers to a group of surgical procedures designed to help people with severe obesity lose weight by modifying the digestive system.
bariatric surgery
nursing care management
*Nutrition counseling
* Behavior therapy
*Group involvement
* Family involvement
