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Behavioral Medicine

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obesity is a BMI of __ or greater   30  
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overweight is a BMI of __   25-29.9  
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morbid obesity is a BMI of __ or higher or BMI of __ or higher with co-morbidities   40, 35  
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there are an estimated __ obese adults worldwide   320 million  
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there are an estimated __ overweight adults worldwide   1.1 billion  
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one of the national health objectives is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than __%   15  
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for each 5kg/m higher BMI there is an associated __% higher mortality   30  
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at a BMI of 30-35 median survival is reduced by __ years   2-4  
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ata BMI of 40-45 median survival is reduced by __ years (comparable to the effects of smoking)   8-10  
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__ deaths annually are attributable to obesity and sedentary lifestyle   400,000  
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estimated __% of national healthcare expenditures is related to obesity and its negative outcomes   10  
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almost __ dollars is spent annually on obesity related health care   100 billion  
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BMI below __ is underweight   18.5  
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BMI of __ is considered healthy weight   18.5 - 24.9  
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BMI is a __ tool not a diagnostic tool   screening  
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detrimental health outcomes increase with a waist measurement of over __ inches in men and over __ inches in women   40, 35  
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BMI is combined with what further assessments to arrive at a more accurate health risk   waist circumference, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family history, BP, physical inactivity  
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components of metabolic syndrome   abdominal obesity (40in men, 35in women), serum triglycerides (>150), HDL cholesterol (<40 men, <50 women), hypertension (>130/85), insulin resistance/fasting blood glucose (>100)  
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approximately __% of the population in industrialized countries have metabolic syndrome   20-30  
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obese applicants are viewed as having   poor self discipline, low supervisory potential, poor hygiene, less ambition and productivity  
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surgery for weight loss is only indicated for those with a BMI of __   40 or greater, or 35 with comorbidities  
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pharmacotherapy for weight loss is only indicated for those with a BMI of __   30 or greater, or 27 with comorbidities  
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five steps to facilitate behavior change   identify behavior change goal, review when/how behaviors will be performed, have patient keep record of behavrior change, review progress at next treatment visit, congratulate patient on successes  
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cardinal behaviors of successful long-term weight management   self monitoring, low cal/low fat, eat breakfast daily, regular physical activity  
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points to assessing weight loss readiness   motivation (patient seeks wt reduction), stress level (free of major life crises), psychiatric issues (free of severe depression/substance abuse/bulimia), time (patient can devote 15-30 min/d to wt control for the next 26 weeks)  
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what do you do if the overweight/obese patient is not ready to lose wt   prevent wt gain and explore barriers to wt reduction  
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calories in a 12oz beer   160  
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calories in a 5oz glass of wine   100  
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calories in a 2oz shot of liquor   128  
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recommended nutrient content of a weight reducing diet   55% carbs, 15% protein, 30% fat (1-8% saturated, 15% monounsaturated, 10% polyunsaturated)  
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medications that can cause weight gain   psychotropic meds, beta blockers, DM meds, HAART, tamoxifen, steroid hormones  
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drugs currently approved by the FDA for treatment of obesity   orlistat, sibutramine, phentermine  
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the most successful treatment for weight loss and maintenance   combined intervention of a calorie-deficit diet, increased physical activity, and behavioral treatment  
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__ helps preserve fat free mass during weight loss   physical activity  
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considerable __ is necessary for weight loss maintenance   physical activity  
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with wt loss surgery max of wt loss is in the first __   18-24 months  
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max amount of wt loss with surgery   100-180 lbs  
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Obesity Defn   high amt body fat in relation to lean body mass, or BMI ≥30  
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BMI defn   measure of wt relative to height: wt in kg div by the square of pt’s ht in meters  
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Obesity trends in US   epidemic: 60M (doubled since 1980)  
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Overweight: adult defn   An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9  
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Obese: adult defn   An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher  
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Morbidly Obese: adult defn   Adult who has BMI of 40 or higher (w/o comorbids) or who has BMI of 35 or higher with co morbidities  
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BMI Below 18.5 =   Underweight  
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BMI 18.5 to 24.9 =   Healthy weight  
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BMI 25.0 to 29.9 =   Overweight  
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BMI 30 or higher =   Obese  
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Considered an alternative to direct measures of body fat =   BMI  
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How is BMI used?   Screening tool - not a diagnostic tool  
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Risk for developing heart dz, etc, increases with waist measurement of:   > 40 inches (men) & > 35 inches (women)  
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BMI: kids/teens:   age & sex-specific; calculated same as for adults  
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BMI percentile =   Plotted on CDC BMI-for-age growth charts (for girls or boys) to obtain a percentile ranking  
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BMI percentile growth charts show:   wt status categories used w/ kids & teens (underweight, healthy weight, at risk of overweight, and overweight)  
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Underweight: percentile:   < 5th%  
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Healthy weight; percentile:   5th% to < 85th %  
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*At risk of overweight: percentile:   85th % to < 95th %  
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*Overweight: percentile:   ≥ to 95th %  
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Reasons that age and sex are considered for children and teens   Amt of body fat changes with age; amt of body fat differs between girls and boys  
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Health consequences of overweight & obesity for adults   HTN; dyslipidemia; T2DM; Coronary heart dz; Thromboembolic events; Sleep apnea / resp problems; Gallbladder dz; Osteoarthritis  
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Metabolic syndrome defn   Abd obesity (waist > 102 cm /40 in (M) & >88 cm / 35 inches (F); TG ≥ 150; HDL ≤ 40 (M) & ≤ 50 (F); BP ≥130/85; Fasting blood glucose ≥110  
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Psychosocial consequences of obesity   Negative attitudes; Stereotypes (lead to Stigma, Rejection, Prejudice, Discrimination); Verbal, physical & relational forms; Subtle and overt expressions  
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Obesity & peer victimization   Vulnerability to bias increases with body wt; among the heaviest youth, 60% report victimization  
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Personal consequences of obesity =   Psychological-low self esteem/ depression; Social (rejection); Economic (poor job satisfaction / reward); Medical (multiple co morbid conditions)  
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Selection of obesity tx   Diet, Exercise, Behavior Tx at any obesity category; pharm tx (≥30; ≥27 w/comorbids) (never tx w/drugs alone); surgery (≥ 40; ≥35 w/comorbids)  
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Should first try non-pharm interventions for obesity for how long?   At least 6 months  
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Behavioral Treatment of Obesity (Outpatient)   structured, goal-oriented: realistic, ST goals; frequent pt visits to enhance compliance; LT contact: maintain motivation; ID office staff (weigh-ins & review self-monitoring); written education materials  
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Responding to Nonadherence   Don’t take behavior personally; assume problem = lack of planning; Do not criticize pt; ID obstacles & how to handle them; acknowledge difficulty of behavior change; encourage; new plan, shorten interval required for success  
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Effect of High-Protein, Low-Fat Diet on Body Wt:   Lose more wt than high-carb diet  
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FDA approved drugs to tx obesity   Orlistat; Sibutramine, Phentermine (ST)  
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Phentermine: AE   Amphetamine like response (irritability / tremulousness / increased HR); high BP; caution in pt w/ HTN & underlying heart dz  
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Orlistat MOA   prevents fat digestion and absorption by binding to GI Lipases  
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Guidelines for Increasing Physical Activity   Assessment (med / psych readiness; current activities, barriers to activity); physical activity plan; start activity slowly & gradually increase planned aerobic to 200 min/wk; enhance compliance  
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Weight loss surgery: when:   BMI >40 or >35 with comorbids; if med tx has failed  
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Weight loss surgery: maximum wt loss:   in first 18-24 months  
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CDC definition of physical activity   Moderate intensity activity (increases HR) for >30 minutes for >5 days/week, or vigorous intensity for >20 min for >3 days/week  
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