Obesity

Question 1

Definition of obesity

Answer 1

• an individual who is very overweight with a lot of body fat
• BMI can be used but waist circumference is better > 37-inch women
  >31.5 men
• waist circumference is good for BMI in overweight or moderately obese

Question 2

The BMI categories

Answer 2

Underweight < 18.5
Normal 18.5-24.9
Overweight 22-29.9
Obese 1 30-34.9
Obese 2 35-39.9
Extremely obese 40+

Question 3

Causes of obesity

Answer 3

• increased calorific intake
• poor diet
• decreased physical activity
• genetics
• medical reasons

Question 4

Health impacts of obesity

Answer 4

• pulmonary disease
• gall bladder disease
• stroke
• cataracts
• coronary heart disease
• sever pancreatitis
• cancer
• gout
• type 2 diabetes
• DVT
• Mood disorders
• reproductive disorders

Question 5

Implications for physiotherapy obesity

Answer 5

• increased number of patients
• staffing levels
• manual handling and staffing levels
• bariatric equiptment