ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Anorectic, Infertility, Weight Loss
7 Mar 2018
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Healthy weight: bmi = 18. 45 to 24. 9. Waist circumference is an estimator of abdominal obesity. Considering waist circumference in addition to bmi is a better indicator of health risk than bmi alone. Visceral (abdominal) fat is an independent health risk. A required component of every cell in the body. The goals of obesity treatment are to: achieve and maintain clinically meaningful weight loss. Losing and maintaining of 5% to 10% of initial body weight represents clinical success for most patients. Reduce risk of chronic disease and all-cause mortality. Long-success dependent on maintenance of 10% weight loss at one year. <20% overweight and obese adults are successful at one year and longer-term success is lower. Treatment options for obesity behavioral/lifestyle intervention, dietary modifications, and increased physical activity. Variety of actions - appetite suppressant, metabolic effects, nutrient absorption. Although there are many different ways to lose weight, healthy and effective approaches emphasize a variety of nutrient dense foods with lifestyle changes.
