Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Obesity
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What is the medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have adverse effects on health?

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

    • What is the BMI range for an adult to be classified as overweight?

  • BMI of 30 or more
  • BMI of 25 to 29 (correct)
  • BMI of 18 to 24
  • BMI of 20 to 25

    • Which factor contributes to overweight and obesity by influencing the rate of energy expenditure by the body at complete rest in a neutral environment?

  • Basal metabolic rate (BMR) (correct)
  • Thermic effect of food
  • Adaptive thermogenesis
  • Metabolic rates

    • What health risk is associated with obesity according to the provided text?

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

    In an adult, what BMI range classifies as morbid obesity?

    <p>BMI of 40 or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a genetic and physiological factor contributing to overweight and obesity?

    <p>Body type and genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weight percentage above healthy recommended levels classifies an adult as obese?

    <p>20 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What percentage above the healthy recommended levels classifies an adult as having morbid obesity?

    <p>+100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to overweight based on traditional height/weight charts despite being muscular?

    <p>Fat to lean tissue ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor refers to a slowing of metabolism that’s greater than expected based on lean body mass?

    <p>Adaptive Thermogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone opposes ghrelin and is produced by specialized epithelial cells of the stomach and small intestine?

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

    Which hormone tells your brain when you’re full?

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

    What is defined as a waist–hip ratio above 0.90 for males and above 0.85 for females?

    <p>Waist-to-hip ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated amount of energy required to burn food calories?

    <p>Thermic Effect of Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone encourages eating and promotes fat retention?

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

    What method of determining overweight/obesity involves calculating weight (kg) divided by height squared (m2)?

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

    What represents nonessential fat stored in adipose tissue?

    <p>'Storage fat'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total body weight does essential fat typically represent in males?

    <p>~3-6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Hunger" is described as an inborn physiological response to nutritional needs, while "appetite" is described as a learned response to food tied to an emotional or psychological craving. What aspect represents feeling satisfied, or full, when one has satisfied their nutritional needs and the stomach signals “no more”?

    <p>'Satiety'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Bombarded with advertising", "Bottle feeding in infants", "Misleading food labels", and "Internet and video games" are examples of environmental factors contributing to overweight and obesity. What category do these factors fall under?

    <p>'Environmental Factors'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Food as reward", and the influence of socioeconomic factors on weight control are examples of what type of factors contributing to overweight and obesity?

    <p>Psychosocial and Economic Factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much moderate-intensity physical activity is recommended for reducing the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood?

    <p>30 minutes per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity for managing weight and preventing unhealthy weight gain in adulthood?

    <p>60 minutes on most days of the week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity should be participated in to sustain weight loss in adulthood?

    <p>75 to 90 minutes daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in a healthy diet for weight management?

    <p>Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk, &amp; milk products; lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a caloric deficit of 500 be achieved?

    <p>Both eating 250 kcal less per day and burning 250 calories through exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercise is recommended for weight loss maintenance?

    <p>A combination of aerobic AND resistance training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of resistance training on body composition?

    <p>Preserves fat free mass (FFM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for resistance exercises?

    <p>Twice a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration for cardiovascular exercise initially?

    <p>~20 minutes per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intensity level is typically low enough for sustained cardiovascular exercise initially?

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

    What can be used to break the initial exercise time into shorter durations for highly deconditioned people?

    <p>Multiple short exercise sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of aerobic exercise is best for obese individuals due to its lower risk of injury?

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

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