ANSWERS VERIFIED
●● Waist circumference - women. Answer: greater than 35 inches
●● Approach BMI => 25. Answer: diet, exercise, behavior mod
●● Approach BMI => 27 with comorbidity or >30. Answer: diet,
exercise, behavior mod AND pharmacotherapy
●● Approach BMI => 35 with comorbidity or >40
2016 says =>30 with comorbidity. Answer: bariatric surgery plus
behavior mod
●● Using WC to assess risk. Answer: WC rec for ind with BMI 25-34.9.
Unnecessary to measure WC in pts with BMI >=35
●● Calories and wt loss. Answer: 1200-1500 for women
1500-1800 for men
energy deficit of 500kcal or 750kcal or 30%
●● Diet composition and wt loss. Answer: Higher pro (24% pro, 30%
fat, 45% cho)