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?

Genetic and Physiological Factors 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?

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Signup and view all the answers

Which health risk is associated with excess body fat accumulation?

All of the above 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?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

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

Body Mass Index Signup and view all the answers

Which health risk is NOT associated with overweight and obesity?

Lung cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does BMR stand for in relation to metabolic rates?

Basal Metabolic Rate 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?

60 minutes per day Signup and view all the answers

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

Walking exercises 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?

Daily exercise Signup and view all the answers

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

50-60% of heart rate reserve Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise is best for weight loss maintenance?

Resistance training Signup and view all the answers

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

60-80% Signup and view all the answers

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

Resistance training Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Walking Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-weight bearing exercise options Signup and view all the answers

What does RMR include?

BMR and EMR Signup and view all the answers

What is adaptive thermogenesis?

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

What are yo-yo diets?

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

What is the function of leptin?

Telling the brain when the body is full Signup and view all the answers

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

Slowing down the passage of food through the intestines Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in opportunities for eating Signup and view all the answers

How does waist circumference relate to health risks?

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

What does a high waist-hip ratio indicate?

Overweight or obesity Signup and view all the answers

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

Measuring the thickness of body fat Signup and view all the answers

How does bioelectric impedance analysis work in determining body composition?

It analyses the electrical conductivity of muscle and fat tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is essential fat?

Fat necessary for insulation and nerve conduction Signup and view all the answers

What is storage fat?

Excess fat stored in adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers