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Metabolism

Obesity

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Obesity An excess amount of body fat when compared with lean body mass -Chronic life-problem -Men: normal body fat 15-20% of body weight,>40" waist -Women: normal body fat 18-32% of body weight, >35" waist -BMI >30 -Morbid obesity BMI >40
Obesity Causes -Genetic -Environment -Behavior -Drug therapy -Lifestyle
Obesity Complications -Type 2 diabetes -Hypertension -Hyperlipidemia -CAD -Stroke -PAD -Metabolic syndrome -Obstructive sleep apnea -Depression -Urinary incontinence -Gallstones -Gout -Chronic back pain -Early osteoarthritis -Decreased wound healing
Health Promotion Improve nutrition -Diet programs -Nutrition therapy -Exercise programs -Drug therapy -Behavioral management -Complementary and integrative health -Avoid fast-food -Food exchange education
Surgical Management -Intervention may be necessary for clients who repeatedly fail nonsurgical interventions, BMI >40, weight more than 100% above ideal body weight -Gastric bypass
Nursing Interventions -Keep and review daily food journal -Formulate an eating plan -Identify and set realistic increment goals for weight loss -Determine current activity levels and plan progressive exercise program
Interrelated Concepts -Nutrition -Glucose regulation -Hormonal regulation -Culture -Tissue integrity
Created by: NikkiLeigh83
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