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1
Q

Name 3 systems affected by diabetes?

A
Neuro
Pulmonary 
cardiovascular 
GI
GU
Derm 
MSK
2
Q

BMI <18.5

A

Undernourished

3
Q

BMI 22-23

A

Mild increase in CVD and diabetic risk

4
Q

BMI 25-28

A

Moderate CVD risk and typical value of NIDDM

5
Q

bmi 30-40+

A

Severe CVD risk
Cancer risk doubled
Too big to work and be social

6
Q

What are the 3 classes of obesity

A

I (30-34.9)->II (35-39.9)->III (40+)

7
Q

What kind of countries are more likely to be overweight

A

‘Westernised’ countries

8
Q

Which two groups are seeing higher prevalence of obesity

A

Children

Women

9
Q

List 3 markers that reduce risk

A
Walking 
Aerobic exercise
Less screen time 
Mediterrannean and low fibre diet
Breast fed when young
10
Q

List 2 drivers of obesity in society

A

Increased access and promotion of unhealthy foods

Lack of activity space in urbanised areas

11
Q

What are the 3 things we can target to reduce obesity

A

Increase activity levels
reduce screen time
Reduce food intake