Obesity and Weight Loss Products in Pharmacy Practice
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What is the formula for calculating BMI?

  • Weight (lbs) / height (in2)
  • Weight (kg) / height squared (m2) (correct)
  • Weight (lbs) * height (in)
  • Weight (kg) / height (m)

    • Why can BMI be misleading for athletes?

  • It overestimates their body fat percentage
  • It accurately measures their body composition
  • It doesn't account for their muscle mass (correct)
  • It underestimates their body fat percentage

    • Which factor can influence the applicability of BMI classifications?

  • Edematous stages
  • Short-stature
  • Asian-Pacific ethnic background
  • All of the above (correct)

    • 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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