Overweight & Obesity: Theories and Diagnosis

To assess weight relative to height by calculating body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

It hypothesizes that the body has an internal control mechanism that maintains a certain level of body fat.

BMI may overestimate body fat in athletes and underestimate body fat in older adults who have lost muscle.

<p>Settling Point Theory suggests that weight changes are influenced by habitual patterns of diet and activity from environmental and genetic interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetics and diet can alter the body's set point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components are the sustained positive energy balance and the resetting of the body's weight 'set point' at an increased value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obesity-related mortality rates were highest among Black individuals, particularly Black women, compared to other racial groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>43.6% of the deaths were recorded for women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The estimated annual medical cost difference is $3,097 higher for adults with severe obesity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living in urban communities contributes to higher obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths among Black adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Annual nationwide productivity costs range between $3.38 billion and $6.38 billion due to obesity-related absenteeism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The predicted global cost of overweight and obesity is US$ 3 trillion per year by 2030.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25-29.9, while obesity is classified as a BMI of 30 or greater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Set point theory suggests that each individual has a predetermined weight range that their body strives to maintain, influenced by genetics and metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ACSM guidelines recommend at least 250 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week to promote long-term weight loss maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initially, individuals should aim for at least 30 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resistance training should be incorporated to enhance muscular strength and physical function, but it is not expected to result in significant weight loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Goal setting is an effective strategy to help target weight loss, aiming for a minimal reduction of 3%-10% of initial body weight over 3-6 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reduction of 500-1,000 kcal per day in energy intake is recommended to promote weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For individuals who do not respond to lifestyle interventions, medical treatments such as medications or surgeries may be appropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers