PAPER FINAL QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ BMI. Answer: -Uses height and weight ratio to estimate body fat
-Does not depend on frame size (weight circumference)
◉ Normal BMI. Answer: 18.5-25
◉ Underweight BMI. Answer: <18.5
◉ Overweight BMI. Answer: 25-29.9
◉ Obesity BMI. Answer: 30-39.9
◉ Morbid obesity BMI. Answer: >40
◉ Second leading cause of preventable death in US. Answer: Morbid
obesity
◉ Obesity Causes. Answer: -calorie dense/nutrient lacking food
, -lack of adequate nutrition
-High fat diets
-High cholesterol diet
-Lack of physical activity
-hormones
-Genetic
-drug therapy
◉ Obesity contributing factors. Answer: -Economic status
-Eating habits
-cultural background
-Attitude toward food
-Chronic disease
-Family history
-Stress
-Epigenetic
◉ Obesity physical assessment. Answer: -Accurate height and
weight
-Accurate vitals (appropriate size BP cuff)
-Asses for skin breakdown
-Assess mobility