Body Mass Index (BMI) Classification

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What is the increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes for individuals with a BMI above 30 compared to those with a BMI of 22?

  • 40 times
  • 80 times (correct)
  • 120 times
  • 100 times

What is the BMI range for an individual to be considered obese?

  • Above 30 (correct)
  • Above 25
  • Above 28
  • Above 35

What is a potential health risk for individuals who are obese?

  • Developing heart disease
  • Developing type 2 diabetes (correct)
  • Developing osteoporosis
  • All of the above

What is a common characteristic of individuals who are at a healthy weight?

<p>They have a BMI around 22 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for individuals who are obese to lose weight?

<p>To improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmacodynamics?

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What is the term for the process by which the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and eliminates a drug?

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What is the term for the interaction between two or more drugs that affects the action of one or more of the drugs?

<p>Drug interaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of medication management?

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What is the term for the practice of preparing and dispensing medications in a pharmacy setting?

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Study Notes

Classification of Weight Status

  • A person with a BMI between 25-29.9 is classified as overweight.
  • A person with a BMI above 30 is classified as obese.

Energy Balance and Weight Gain

  • Consuming more calories than used leads to a positive energy balance, resulting in weight gain over time.

Risks of Obesity

  • People with a BMI above 30 (obese) are 80 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people with a BMI of 22 (normal weight).

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