OBESITY
DESCRIPTION
A condition of increased body weight (consisting of both lean and fat tissue) that leads to increased morbidity and mortality.
Also defined as weight 20% greater then an individual's desirable weight as defined by BMI > 28 kg/m2
- Android obesity (male pattern or abdominal obesity) is higher risk and gynecoid obesity (female pattern or obesity over
hips and thighs) is lower risk for long-term health problems.
BMI is calculated by body weight in KG divided by the square of body height in meters
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
Gastrointestinal, Endocrine/Metabolic
INCIDENCE/PREVALENCE IN USA
- Ages 35 - 44: 1600/100,000 males; 1400/100,000 females
- Ages 65 - 74: 500/100,000 males; 400/100,000 females
- 20 - 30% of adult men and 30 - 40% of adult women (according to NIH panel)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Increased body weight and adipose tissue
RISK FACTORS
Family Obesity
Pregnancy
Minimal Physical Activity
High Fat Diet
TREATMENT
Activity - Exercise regimens involve 30 minutes 3-5 times per week are helpful. Increasing calories expended in activities
through out the day is also important.
DIET- Diet restriction is the cornerstone of obesity management.
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