Obesity and Weight Loss Products in Pharmacy Practice

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What is the formula for calculating BMI?

Weight (kg) / height squared (m2)

Why can BMI be misleading for athletes?

It doesn't account for their muscle mass

Which factor can influence the applicability of BMI classifications?

All of the above

What is the most common screening test for obesity?

<p>BMI calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are people who are obese reported to pay more in healthcare costs?

<p>Their medical conditions are often more complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total medical costs of obesity in adults reached in 2008?

<p>$147 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage can be a confounding factor affecting weight and the applicability of BMI classifications?

<p>Pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BMI not distinguish between?

<p>Lean muscle and fat tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating BMI?

<p>Weight (lbs)/height (in2) × 703</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common screening test for obesity?

<p>BMI calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible confounding factor affecting the applicability of BMI classifications?

<p>Edematous stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does BMI not distinguish between lean muscle and fat tissue?

<p>It considers muscle and fat to have similar densities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using BMI as a screening test for obesity?

<p>To describe weight as a function of height</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating BMI?

<p>Total body weight (kg)/height squared (m2) or weight (lbs)/height (in2) × 703</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can lead to a misleading BMI for individuals?

<p>Extreme muscularity in athletes and muscle wasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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