Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Obesity
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Which health condition is defined as having a body weight more than 20 percent above healthy recommended levels?

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Obesity (correct)
  • Strokes
  • Diabetes

    • What is the term for a body weight 100 percent or more above healthy recommended levels?

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Morbid Obesity (correct)
  • Strokes
  • Diabetes

    • What is the term for having a body weight more than 10 percent above the healthy recommended levels?

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Overweight (correct)
  • Gallstones
  • Sleep apnea

    • What is the main factor contributing to overweight and obesity related to body type, genes, and metabolic rates?

    <p>Genetic and Physiological Factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the rate of energy expenditure by a body at complete rest in a neutral environment?

    <p>Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health risk is associated with excess body fat accumulation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have adverse effects on health?

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

    What does BMI stand for in the context of assessing body weight and composition?

    <p>Body Mass Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health risk is NOT associated with overweight and obesity?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BMR stand for in relation to metabolic rates?

    <p>Basal Metabolic Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity physical activity to help manage weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain in adulthood?

    <p>60 minutes per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise is especially useful for individuals with joint injury or pain?

    <p>Walking exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of daily exercise and physical activity at the initial stage to achieve and sustain long-term, significant weight loss?

    <p>Daily exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended intensity for sustained exercise at the initial stage?

    <p>50-60% of heart rate reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise is best for weight loss maintenance?

    <p>Resistance training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended range of resistance intensity for one-repetition maximum (1RM) in resistance exercises?

    <p>60-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise preserves fat-free mass (FFM) and may even increase it?

    <p>Resistance training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to create a caloric deficit of 500 calories per day?

    <p>Eating 250 kcal less per day and walking for 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of aerobic exercise has little risk of injury and is available to most patients?

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

    What type of exercise can be particularly useful for those with joint injury or pain?

    <p>Non-weight bearing exercise options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RMR include?

    <p>BMR and EMR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adaptive thermogenesis?

    <p>A slowing of metabolism greater than expected based on lean body mass during weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are yo-yo diets?

    <p>Dieters who resume eating after their weight loss, leading to a lower BMR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of leptin?

    <p>Telling the brain when the body is full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is GLP-1's role in the body?

    <p>Slowing down the passage of food through the intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental factor is associated with an increase in overweight and obesity?

    <p>Increase in opportunities for eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does waist circumference relate to health risks?

    <p>It is associated with an increased risk for health conditions like hypertension and diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high waist-hip ratio indicate?

    <p>Overweight or obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of skin fold caliper in measuring body fat?

    <p>Measuring the thickness of body fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bioelectric impedance analysis work in determining body composition?

    <p>It analyses the electrical conductivity of muscle and fat tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential fat?

    <p>Fat necessary for insulation and nerve conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is storage fat?

    <p>Excess fat stored in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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