WEEK 11 Obesity Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the definition of obesity?
Obesity is defined as having a body-mass index equal to or greater than 30.
BMI = Weight (Kg) ÷ Height (m²)
What are the BMI categories and their ranges?
- Underweight: <18.5
- Normal: 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: 25.0 – 29.9
- Obese Class I: 30.0 – 34.9
- Obese Class II: 35.0 – 39.9
- Extreme Obesity (Class III): 40.0 +
What waist circumference indicates a low health risk for women?
Below 31.5 inches (< 80cm)
For men, the low health risk is below 37 inches (< 94cm)
What waist circumference indicates a high health risk for women?
35 inches or more (> 88cm)
For men, the high health risk is 40.2 inches or more (> 102cm)
What are the drivers of obesity?
- Energy Balance
- Obesogenic environment
- Inherited genes from family
- Medical causes
What are some genetic causes of obesity?
- Congenital leptin deficiency
- Prader Willi syndrome
- Albright’s hereditary dystrophy
- Bardet-Biedel syndrome
- Alström syndrome
What are some medical causes of obesity?
- Cushing syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
- Radiation induced hypothyroidism
- Steroids and medications
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
What was the prevalence of obesity among men in England in 2021?
Almost 7 out of 10 men (68.6%) were overweight or living with obesity.
What was the prevalence of obesity among women in England in 2021?
Almost 6 out of 10 women (59.0%) were overweight or living with obesity.
What does the Health Survey for England 2019 indicate about obesity prevalence by deprivation?
Obesity prevalence is age standardised and shows disparities by deprivation levels.
What is the implication of increased numbers of patients with obesity-related health complications for Physiotherapy?
Increased manual handling and staffing levels are required.
What is the aim of Physiotherapy in relation to obesity?
To improve body composition and health and fitness, not just weight loss.
List some skills important for Physiotherapists working with obese patients.
- Empathetic
- Non-judgemental
- Clear and concise communication
- Motivating
- Creative
- Compassionate
Fill in the blank: Obesity is classified as having a body-mass index equal to or greater than _______.
30
True or False: Obesity prevalence is uniform across different ethnic groups.
False
There are disparities in obesity prevalence by ethnic group.
What waist circumference is considered very high for women?
Greater than 88cm.
For men, greater than 102cm is considered very high.
What is the trend in adult obesity prevalence from 1993 to 2019 according to the Health Survey for England?
The prevalence of obesity has shown increasing trends.
2020 and 2021 data not available.
