Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Obesity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which hormone tells your brain when you’re full?

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

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

Which hormone encourages eating and promotes fat retention?

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

What represents nonessential fat stored in adipose tissue?

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

"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”?

"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?

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

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

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

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

What is emphasized in a healthy diet for weight management?

How can a caloric deficit of 500 be achieved?

What type of exercise is recommended for weight loss maintenance?

What is the effect of resistance training on body composition?

What is the recommended frequency for resistance exercises?

What is the recommended duration for cardiovascular exercise initially?

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

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

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