World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as "Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health". Body Mass Index (BMI)- ratio of person's weight (in kilograms) to square of height (in meters) - is the tool to measure obesity.
This document provides information about obesity rates and causes in the United States. Some key points:
- Approximately 66% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. The obesity rate has increased from the late 1970s.
- Being overweight or obese increases the risk of various health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
- Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than expended through physical activity and diet. Lack of physical activity and excess calorie intake contribute to weight gain.
- Losing weight through diet and exercise can help reduce health risks. Maintaining even a modest weight loss provides benefits. Regular physical activity is also important for health.
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease caused by conditions like alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease. It involves scarring and regeneration of the liver leading to loss of function. For patients with cirrhosis, dietary modifications are important and include a high protein, high carbohydrate diet with moderate or restricted fat intake providing 2000-2200 calories per day. The diet should also restrict sodium if ascites is present, provide adequate vitamins and minerals which may be malabsorbed, and restrict protein if hepatic encephalopathy is present.
FASTING is complete abstinence from food and drink between dawn and dusk.
All those who are ill or frail, pregnant or menstruating women, breastfeeding
mothers and travellers are exempted. They are required to make up the
number of days missed at a later date or give a fixed sum to charity.
This document discusses lifestyle modifications and associated health problems. It covers behaviours like diet, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and lack of physical activity. It also discusses material factors like environmental pollution and physiological factors like stress. Specific unhealthy diets, smoking, alcohol and drug use are explained along with their short and long term health effects. Preventive measures are suggested to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid associated health issues.
The document provides guidelines for a diabetic diet, including recommendations to obtain 55-60% of daily calories from carbohydrates, 20% from fat, and 15-20% from protein. It outlines the goals of nutrition management for diabetes, which are to optimize blood glucose control, achieve reasonable body weight, improve lipid and blood pressure levels, and prevent or delay diabetes complications. The document also provides tips for individualizing a diabetic diet based on nutritional needs and preferences.
The document provides guidance on completing an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities and allergies. It outlines the following steps:
1) Create a list of foods to eliminate with your doctor, such as dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, etc.
2) Keep a food diary before starting the diet to provide your doctor.
3) Follow the elimination diet as directed by your doctor, typically avoiding the suspected foods for 1-2 weeks.
It then provides tips on reintroducing foods one at a time after the elimination period and monitoring any symptoms. The goal is to identify triggers to ultimately eliminate from the diet long term.
This document defines diet, food, nutrition and provides information on the components of a balanced diet. It discusses the main nutrients found in food - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. For each nutrient, it describes sources, functions, deficiency diseases and recommendations. Protein-energy malnutrition and its prevention are explained. The roles of specific vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, folate) in health are also summarized.
This document provides information about obesity rates and causes in the United States. Some key points:
- Approximately 66% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. The obesity rate has increased from the late 1970s.
- Being overweight or obese increases the risk of various health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
- Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than expended through physical activity and diet. Lack of physical activity and excess calorie intake contribute to weight gain.
- Losing weight through diet and exercise can help reduce health risks. Maintaining even a modest weight loss provides benefits. Regular physical activity is also important for health.
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease caused by conditions like alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease. It involves scarring and regeneration of the liver leading to loss of function. For patients with cirrhosis, dietary modifications are important and include a high protein, high carbohydrate diet with moderate or restricted fat intake providing 2000-2200 calories per day. The diet should also restrict sodium if ascites is present, provide adequate vitamins and minerals which may be malabsorbed, and restrict protein if hepatic encephalopathy is present.
FASTING is complete abstinence from food and drink between dawn and dusk.
All those who are ill or frail, pregnant or menstruating women, breastfeeding
mothers and travellers are exempted. They are required to make up the
number of days missed at a later date or give a fixed sum to charity.
This document discusses lifestyle modifications and associated health problems. It covers behaviours like diet, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and lack of physical activity. It also discusses material factors like environmental pollution and physiological factors like stress. Specific unhealthy diets, smoking, alcohol and drug use are explained along with their short and long term health effects. Preventive measures are suggested to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid associated health issues.
The document provides guidelines for a diabetic diet, including recommendations to obtain 55-60% of daily calories from carbohydrates, 20% from fat, and 15-20% from protein. It outlines the goals of nutrition management for diabetes, which are to optimize blood glucose control, achieve reasonable body weight, improve lipid and blood pressure levels, and prevent or delay diabetes complications. The document also provides tips for individualizing a diabetic diet based on nutritional needs and preferences.
The document provides guidance on completing an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities and allergies. It outlines the following steps:
1) Create a list of foods to eliminate with your doctor, such as dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, etc.
2) Keep a food diary before starting the diet to provide your doctor.
3) Follow the elimination diet as directed by your doctor, typically avoiding the suspected foods for 1-2 weeks.
It then provides tips on reintroducing foods one at a time after the elimination period and monitoring any symptoms. The goal is to identify triggers to ultimately eliminate from the diet long term.
This document defines diet, food, nutrition and provides information on the components of a balanced diet. It discusses the main nutrients found in food - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. For each nutrient, it describes sources, functions, deficiency diseases and recommendations. Protein-energy malnutrition and its prevention are explained. The roles of specific vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, folate) in health are also summarized.
This document provides guidelines for nutrition in emergency situations. It discusses the importance of the right to food and adequate nutrition during crises. An emergency food ration should aim to meet 2100 kcal per person per day as well as macronutrient and micronutrient requirements. The ration must be tailored based on factors like climate and population. Special consideration is given to vulnerable groups like infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older persons. Food fortification, substitution, and other management strategies are also outlined. Monitoring is key to adjusting the ration as the crisis and people's needs evolve over time.
The document discusses the occupational health issues faced by women workers, particularly in developing countries like India. It notes that women often work "double shifts" between domestic duties and outside employment. Their work is often invisible and undervalued. Women face numerous health risks at work due to factors like poverty, malnutrition, lack of education, and sociocultural norms. Occupational hazards disproportionately impact women due to their reproductive roles and smaller physical stature. comprehensive occupational health programs and data are needed to address the urgent issues faced by women workers.
This document discusses various lifestyle diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. It notes that these diseases are caused or promoted by behaviors like poor diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and other modifiable risk factors. Key points covered include the definition of metabolic syndrome; statistics on obesity prevalence; complications of diabetes like blindness, kidney failure and limb amputation; leading causes of death in the US like heart disease and cancer; recommended ranges for blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI; and risk factors and ways to control cardiovascular and diabetes risk.
This document outlines guidelines for screening, managing, and treating obesity. It discusses screening tools like BMI and waist circumference measurements. Management involves behavioral interventions like diet, exercise, and motivational interviewing. Dietary approaches aim for calorie reduction while increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week. Pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery are options for patients who do not achieve goals with lifestyle changes alone. The case study examines a patient with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other comorbidities, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary treatment plan including medication adjustments and lifestyle modifications.
The document discusses obesity in Asia based on a journal from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. It states that 5.8% of the Malaysian population of 29 million are obese, totaling 1.69 million people. Obesity rates are higher among Malays and Indians. Obesity is caused by environmental factors like lack of physical activity, genetic factors, lack of sleep, age and gender. Childhood obesity risk factors include parental obesity and genetic syndromes, while adult obesity risk factors include lifestyle and diet. The document outlines methods for diagnosing, preventing and treating obesity.
Lifestyle modification involves altering long-term habits, such as eating or physical activity, and maintaining the new behavior for months or years. With increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases in India, one out of four Indians is at risk of dying from non-communicable diseases like diabetes or cancer before age 70. The document discusses various unhealthy lifestyle habits like an unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol and drug consumption, and lack of physical activity, and the health problems associated with each. It provides tips on lifestyle modification such as maintaining a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, alcohol and drugs, including physical activity, and getting regular sleep.
Nutrition To Prevent And Fight Chronic DiseaseSummit Health
This presentation discusses ways to prevent and fight inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. The lecture will include discussion about foods and dietary practices that can help protect, restore, and maintain your health.
Obesity is that, you have a high amount of fat in your body, and from that definition you can notice that, obesity is not about more weight, it's about more fat .
you will find in his presentation:(Body mass index (BMI),causes,Waist–hip ratio,Childhood obesity,complications and treatment)
This document discusses nutrition during old age. It notes that ageing brings physiological, psychological and immunological changes that influence nutritional status. Some key changes that occur with ageing include reduced taste, smell and gastric function as well as changes in organ functions. The document outlines nutritional requirements for older adults including reduced needs for energy, carbohydrates and proteins but continued needs for vitamins, minerals, water and fibre. Specific nutritional concerns for older adults like osteoporosis, neurological issues, anaemia and immunity are also covered.
This document discusses obesity prevention in infants, children, adolescents, and adults. It provides tips for preventing overweight and obesity at different life stages. For infants, breastfeeding reduces the risk of later obesity. For children and adolescents, encouraging physical activity, limiting screen time, and making healthy foods available helps prevent obesity. For adults, eating more fruits and vegetables, watching portion sizes, balancing calorie intake and output, and making time for physical activity each day can help maintain a healthy weight. The best way to address obesity is through prevention by making lifestyle changes.
Malnutrition is poor nutrition due to an insufficient, poorly balanced diet, faulty digestion or poor utilization of foods. (This can result in the inability to absorb foods).
Malnutrition is not only insufficient intake of nutrients. It can occur when an individual is getting excessive nutrients as well.
to download this presentation from this link
https://mohmmed-ink.blogspot.com/2020/12/obesity.html
obesity, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention.
The document discusses various food and dietary factors that can increase cancer risk. It notes that processed meats, red meat, overcooked meats, sugary drinks, white bread, canned foods, excess milk, chips, poorly stored peanuts, and food additives like BHT are linked to higher cancer rates. Additionally, it recommends balancing omega-6 and -3 fats, avoiding sodium nitrites in processed meats, and following a diet with fruits, vegetables, beans, fish and whole grains to help prevent cancer through nutrition.
Dietary management for constipation involves eating a high-fiber diet with foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and pulses while avoiding very spicy foods, excess alcohol, tea, and coffee. A sample diet includes items for each meal and snacks like bread, dosa, pomegranate, soup, rice, sambar, curd, poha, and milk which provide fiber and fluids. Foods high in fiber are advantageous as they reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar, lower heart disease risk, aid weight loss, and reduce hemorrhoids.
This document discusses lifestyle diseases and their management. It defines lifestyle diseases as health problems caused by unhealthy behaviors and certain risk factors. The main causes are poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and genetic factors. Some major lifestyle diseases covered are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and musculoskeletal disorders. For each disease, the document discusses symptoms, causes, prevention methods, and lifestyle changes that can help manage the diseases. The key message is that maintaining a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, exercise, managing stress, avoiding risky behaviors, and getting sufficient sleep/rest can help prevent and manage many lifestyle diseases.
The document discusses nutritional needs, challenges, screening, and solutions for the elderly population. It describes how the elderly have different nutritional needs than other adults due to changes in physiology, metabolism, and lifestyle factors. Common nutritional challenges include reduced appetite and intake, vitamin deficiencies, and health issues like sarcopenia and osteoporosis. Nutritional screening and interventions are important to address nutritional deficiencies and support healthy aging. Solutions discussed include increased protein, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium intake as well as diets low in sodium and high in fiber, fluids, and essential fatty acids.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, causes, health risks, and management. Obesity is defined using body mass index (BMI), skin fold thickness, and waist circumference. It can be caused by physical inactivity, eating habits, genetic factors, or secondary issues like hypothyroidism. Managing obesity involves lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and behavior modification, as well as potential pharmacological or surgical options. The goals are to reduce weight by about 10% and maintain weight loss long term.
This document provides guidelines for nutrition in emergency situations. It discusses the importance of the right to food and adequate nutrition during crises. An emergency food ration should aim to meet 2100 kcal per person per day as well as macronutrient and micronutrient requirements. The ration must be tailored based on factors like climate and population. Special consideration is given to vulnerable groups like infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older persons. Food fortification, substitution, and other management strategies are also outlined. Monitoring is key to adjusting the ration as the crisis and people's needs evolve over time.
The document discusses the occupational health issues faced by women workers, particularly in developing countries like India. It notes that women often work "double shifts" between domestic duties and outside employment. Their work is often invisible and undervalued. Women face numerous health risks at work due to factors like poverty, malnutrition, lack of education, and sociocultural norms. Occupational hazards disproportionately impact women due to their reproductive roles and smaller physical stature. comprehensive occupational health programs and data are needed to address the urgent issues faced by women workers.
This document discusses various lifestyle diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. It notes that these diseases are caused or promoted by behaviors like poor diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and other modifiable risk factors. Key points covered include the definition of metabolic syndrome; statistics on obesity prevalence; complications of diabetes like blindness, kidney failure and limb amputation; leading causes of death in the US like heart disease and cancer; recommended ranges for blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI; and risk factors and ways to control cardiovascular and diabetes risk.
This document outlines guidelines for screening, managing, and treating obesity. It discusses screening tools like BMI and waist circumference measurements. Management involves behavioral interventions like diet, exercise, and motivational interviewing. Dietary approaches aim for calorie reduction while increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week. Pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery are options for patients who do not achieve goals with lifestyle changes alone. The case study examines a patient with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other comorbidities, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary treatment plan including medication adjustments and lifestyle modifications.
The document discusses obesity in Asia based on a journal from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. It states that 5.8% of the Malaysian population of 29 million are obese, totaling 1.69 million people. Obesity rates are higher among Malays and Indians. Obesity is caused by environmental factors like lack of physical activity, genetic factors, lack of sleep, age and gender. Childhood obesity risk factors include parental obesity and genetic syndromes, while adult obesity risk factors include lifestyle and diet. The document outlines methods for diagnosing, preventing and treating obesity.
Lifestyle modification involves altering long-term habits, such as eating or physical activity, and maintaining the new behavior for months or years. With increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases in India, one out of four Indians is at risk of dying from non-communicable diseases like diabetes or cancer before age 70. The document discusses various unhealthy lifestyle habits like an unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol and drug consumption, and lack of physical activity, and the health problems associated with each. It provides tips on lifestyle modification such as maintaining a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, alcohol and drugs, including physical activity, and getting regular sleep.
Nutrition To Prevent And Fight Chronic DiseaseSummit Health
This presentation discusses ways to prevent and fight inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. The lecture will include discussion about foods and dietary practices that can help protect, restore, and maintain your health.
Obesity is that, you have a high amount of fat in your body, and from that definition you can notice that, obesity is not about more weight, it's about more fat .
you will find in his presentation:(Body mass index (BMI),causes,Waist–hip ratio,Childhood obesity,complications and treatment)
This document discusses nutrition during old age. It notes that ageing brings physiological, psychological and immunological changes that influence nutritional status. Some key changes that occur with ageing include reduced taste, smell and gastric function as well as changes in organ functions. The document outlines nutritional requirements for older adults including reduced needs for energy, carbohydrates and proteins but continued needs for vitamins, minerals, water and fibre. Specific nutritional concerns for older adults like osteoporosis, neurological issues, anaemia and immunity are also covered.
This document discusses obesity prevention in infants, children, adolescents, and adults. It provides tips for preventing overweight and obesity at different life stages. For infants, breastfeeding reduces the risk of later obesity. For children and adolescents, encouraging physical activity, limiting screen time, and making healthy foods available helps prevent obesity. For adults, eating more fruits and vegetables, watching portion sizes, balancing calorie intake and output, and making time for physical activity each day can help maintain a healthy weight. The best way to address obesity is through prevention by making lifestyle changes.
Malnutrition is poor nutrition due to an insufficient, poorly balanced diet, faulty digestion or poor utilization of foods. (This can result in the inability to absorb foods).
Malnutrition is not only insufficient intake of nutrients. It can occur when an individual is getting excessive nutrients as well.
to download this presentation from this link
https://mohmmed-ink.blogspot.com/2020/12/obesity.html
obesity, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention.
The document discusses various food and dietary factors that can increase cancer risk. It notes that processed meats, red meat, overcooked meats, sugary drinks, white bread, canned foods, excess milk, chips, poorly stored peanuts, and food additives like BHT are linked to higher cancer rates. Additionally, it recommends balancing omega-6 and -3 fats, avoiding sodium nitrites in processed meats, and following a diet with fruits, vegetables, beans, fish and whole grains to help prevent cancer through nutrition.
Dietary management for constipation involves eating a high-fiber diet with foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and pulses while avoiding very spicy foods, excess alcohol, tea, and coffee. A sample diet includes items for each meal and snacks like bread, dosa, pomegranate, soup, rice, sambar, curd, poha, and milk which provide fiber and fluids. Foods high in fiber are advantageous as they reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar, lower heart disease risk, aid weight loss, and reduce hemorrhoids.
This document discusses lifestyle diseases and their management. It defines lifestyle diseases as health problems caused by unhealthy behaviors and certain risk factors. The main causes are poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and genetic factors. Some major lifestyle diseases covered are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and musculoskeletal disorders. For each disease, the document discusses symptoms, causes, prevention methods, and lifestyle changes that can help manage the diseases. The key message is that maintaining a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, exercise, managing stress, avoiding risky behaviors, and getting sufficient sleep/rest can help prevent and manage many lifestyle diseases.
The document discusses nutritional needs, challenges, screening, and solutions for the elderly population. It describes how the elderly have different nutritional needs than other adults due to changes in physiology, metabolism, and lifestyle factors. Common nutritional challenges include reduced appetite and intake, vitamin deficiencies, and health issues like sarcopenia and osteoporosis. Nutritional screening and interventions are important to address nutritional deficiencies and support healthy aging. Solutions discussed include increased protein, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium intake as well as diets low in sodium and high in fiber, fluids, and essential fatty acids.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, causes, health risks, and management. Obesity is defined using body mass index (BMI), skin fold thickness, and waist circumference. It can be caused by physical inactivity, eating habits, genetic factors, or secondary issues like hypothyroidism. Managing obesity involves lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and behavior modification, as well as potential pharmacological or surgical options. The goals are to reduce weight by about 10% and maintain weight loss long term.
Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than are expended through physical activity over a long period of time. It can be classified based on body fat distribution as either "apple shaped" with weight centered around the abdomen, or "pear shaped" with weight centered around the hips and thighs. Losing as little as 5% of body weight can lower health risks, and slow weight loss of 0.5 kg per week through balanced diet and regular physical activity is the safest approach to weight management. Key recommendations include choosing nutrient-dense foods, limiting intake of saturated and trans fats, engaging in moderate physical activity daily, and consuming alcohol in moderation if at all.
This document discusses the management of obesity through various treatment options. It defines obesity as a BMI of 30 or higher. Treatment options discussed include behavioral modification through diet and exercise, pharmacological therapies, liposuction, and bariatric surgery for severe obesity. The most appropriate treatment depends on a patient's BMI and any comorbidities, with lifestyle changes and drugs recommended before considering surgery.
This document summarizes obesity, its causes, risks, and treatment options. It discusses that obesity is caused by excessive calories and lack of physical activity. It can increase risks for health problems. Treatment includes dieting, exercise, and in severe cases, medication or surgery. Dieting focuses on calorie reduction and maintaining protein. Exercise alone causes limited weight loss but supports diet-based weight loss. The document provides information on assessing BMI and defining overweight and obesity.
This document provides an overview of dietary basics and principles for weight loss from Dr. Warren Willey. It discusses absolutes in weight loss like adequate sleep, daily movement, protein and stress control. It also covers food groups, ways that weight is gained and lost, how all diets can work with adherence, and bariatric principles. Key points are made about energy balance, components of energy expenditure, and tailoring calorie restriction to the individual. Negative effects of dieting are addressed, as well as overcoming barriers with a 12 step plan and cyclic eating. Monitoring results both subjectively and objectively is emphasized.
Obesity - Etiopathogenesis, Clinical features, Advances in ManagementChetan Ganteppanavar
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, prevalence, physiological regulation, etiology, complications, and management. Obesity is defined as excess adipose tissue mass and is most commonly measured using body mass index (BMI). It affects over 12% of the world's adult population. The regulation of energy balance and appetite is complex, involving hormones like leptin as well as environmental and genetic factors. Complications include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and death. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise as well as potential use of medications, surgery, or a combination for severe obesity.
This document provides information on weight loss and obesity. It begins with definitions of obesity and classifications of body mass index (BMI). It then discusses causes of obesity including genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. Lifestyle modifications are recommended for weight loss, including a calorie-controlled diet, regular exercise, and behavior therapy. Various diet plans are described such as low-calorie, ketogenic, paleo, and intermittent fasting diets. Pharmacotherapy options for obesity include orlistat, phentermine-topiramate, bupropion-naltrexone, and liraglutide. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and long-term maintenance are also emphasized.
This document discusses the health risks of obesity and provides tips for losing weight and keeping it off in a healthy way. It notes that losing as little as 10-20 pounds can lower health risks. It recommends a balanced diet with proper nutrition, portion control, and increased fruits/vegetables. Regular exercise like aerobics and strength training is also advised. Taking various supplement lines from AdvoCare is claimed to support weight loss, energy, muscle growth, and overall wellness.
This document discusses various approaches to weight management, including dieting and lifestyle changes. It provides details on:
- The large percentage of Americans who diet and try to lose or maintain their weight each year, as well as the billions spent on weight loss products and programs.
- Why diets often don't work in the long-run due to factors like weight cycling and changes in metabolism that promote weight regain.
- Popular diet approaches like Atkins, South Beach, and high carbohydrate low fat diets, outlining their basic premises and sample meal plans for different phases.
- Other weight loss aids and treatments including diet drugs, very low calorie diets, and bariatric surgery.
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Maintaining a healthy body weight provides significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat percentage, and hip-to-waist ratio can indicate if a person's weight is healthy. Gaining weight is often due to consuming too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Losing weight involves eating fewer calories, increasing physical activity like walking for 45-60 minutes most days, and getting support from others.
This document outlines nursing interventions for preventing complications related to impaired body alignment and mobility. It discusses goals and interventions for preventing issues with musculoskeletal systems, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, urinary, gastrointestinal, integumentary, and psychosocial systems. Key interventions include range of motion exercises, encouraging independence and activity, use of assistive devices, proper positioning, skin care, nutrition, hydration, and psychological support.
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- 65% of adults are overweight and 30% of the total US population is obese according to the document.
- Basal metabolism accounts for 60-70% of total daily energy needs and is influenced by various factors like body composition, gender, age.
- Physical activity increases energy expenditure while lack of activity is a major cause of obesity.
- Behavior modification techniques like self-monitoring and stimulus control can help with long-term weight management.
Losing fat from around the belly is a common fitness goal. A range of exercises and lifestyle changes can help people achieve this.
Manufacturers of many specialty pills, drinks, and supplements claim that their products can lead to quick weight loss, eliminate stomach fat, or both.
However, there is a lack of scientific evidence to confirm that these products are safe or effective.
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This PDF looks at some natural ways to lose belly fat. We also describe the factors that contribute to a buildup of fat in this area, and how this buildup can harm health.
This document provides an overview of the TOEFL exam format and tips for each section. The TOEFL takes 4 hours and includes reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections. Reading consists of 3-4 passages and 12-14 questions per passage over 60-100 minutes. Listening includes 4-5 lectures and 2-3 conversations with 5-6 questions each over 60-90 minutes. Speaking has 6 questions over 20 minutes. Writing comprises 2 questions to be completed in 50 minutes. The document offers advice on vocabulary, grammar, resources, templates, and practice for improving performance in each section.
This document provides information on advanced career options for nurses including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, and nurse midwives. It describes the educational requirements, roles, specialties, and settings for each option. For example, nurse practitioners require a master's degree and provide primary care services across various healthcare settings. The document also lists states with nurse practitioner practice autonomy and average salaries for different advanced practice roles.
This document outlines several advanced career options for nurses, including four types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN): certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), clinical nurse specialists (CNS), certified nurse midwives (CNM), and nurse practitioners (NP). It provides details on the education requirements, roles, specialties, and certification processes for each type. Additionally, it discusses other master's degree programs nurses can pursue, such as nursing informatics, administration, education, and pain management.
This document discusses various topics related to parenting and substance abuse prevention. It provides statistics showing high rates of alcohol and drug use among teens. It discusses protective factors like self-esteem, role models, and activities that can help prevent substance abuse. The document suggests parenting styles with clear communication, encouragement, and supervision can help prevent drug use. It provides tips for talking to kids about drugs at different ages and questions parents can ask themselves to build skills to prevent drug use.
Childhood obesity affects over 12 million children in the United States and has tripled over the past 30 years. The major contributing factors to obesity are inactivity, increased consumption of high-calorie foods, and genetics. To help prevent childhood obesity, parents should focus on improving nutrition, limiting screen time to less than 2 hours per day, and ensuring children engage in at least 1 hour of physical activity daily. Making small changes like eating more family meals, drinking less sugary beverages, and cooking healthier meals can help children maintain a healthy weight.
Childhood obesity has tripled over the past 30 years, now affecting 12.7 million children in the US. One third of children are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity increases the risk of both acute health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma, as well as chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoarthritis. The major contributing factors to childhood obesity are inactivity, increased consumption of high caloric foods, and increased media/screen time. Prevention strategies include engaging in 60 minutes of physical activity per day, establishing healthy eating habits with more fruits/veggies and less sugar/fat, and limiting screen time especially close to bedtime.
Substance use disorders are characterized by impaired control over substance use, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological changes. The addiction cycle involves craving, compulsion, loss of control, and continued use despite consequences, driven by the brain's reward system and neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Risk factors include psychological, behavioral, social, demographic, family, and genetic factors. Around 9.3% of Americans currently use illicit drugs, most commonly marijuana and prescription pain relievers among teenagers. Alcohol and tobacco use is declining overall but binge drinking and opioid/heroin overdoses continue to rise significantly.
Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem globally. The prevalence of obesity among youth has been increasing steadily. Children who are overweight or obese are likely to stay obese into adulthood and are at risk to develop obesity related serious health problems including early puberty, insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol and orthopedic issues. These complications may lead early death. Also youth with overweight or obesity are at risk to develop psychological diseases such as depression, poor body image, eating disorder, and behavioral and learning disorders.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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3. Definitions
Weight that is higher than what is considered
as a healthy weight for a given height is
described as overweight or obese.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a screening
tool for overweight or obesity.
divide weight in kilograms (kg) by height in metres (m)
then divide the answer by height again to get your
BMI.
7. Health consequences of obesity
All-causes of death
High Cholesterol
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Cancers (Endometrial,
breast, colon, kidney,
gallbladder, and liver)
Low quality of life
Mental illness such as
clinical depression and
anxiety
Body pain and difficulty
with physical functioning
8. •Overweight & Obesity: Should be managed as a
long-term chronic disease
•Medically meaningful weight loss:
• 5-10 % weight loss
•SUCCESS!!!: Low calorie meal plan + Exercise
+Pharmaceutical therapy
Prevention and treatment
9.
10. Burns calories (even while not exercising) and helps with
weight loss while maintain muscle
Decreases the risk of dying from heart disease
Moderate- vigorous exercise increase survival in both
men and women at age 50 (1.3-3.7 years)
Lowers blood pressure (jogging 2 miles decreases
systolic BP 5-15 mmHg)
Helps control of blood sugar and delay the onset of
diabetes
Improves the blood fats by decreasing triglyceride levels
and raising good cholesterol levels
11. Reduces stress, tension, depression, and anxiety
Improves cognitive function in both young and older
adults
Helps to prevent osteoporosis
May protect against breast and prostate cancer
Helps quitting smoking
12. Exercise types
Aerobic Exercise: Running,
walking, swimming which
increases heart rate.
Resistance training: Increase
muscle strength includes exercise
bands, weights. Recommended at
least twice a week with at least 48
hours rest between sessions.
Stretching exercise: Improves
flexibility and prevents
joint/muscle injuries.
13. How to exercise?
Warm up: 5-10 minutes (slow
walk or stretching). It allows
gradual increase of heart rate
Work out: Mix of aerobic,
resistance and/or stretching
Cool down: Prevents muscle
cramps. Light exercise or
stretches for 5 minutes
At least 30 minutes a day, on 5
or more days of the week
14. How often exercise?
Moderate-intensity aerobic
exercise (e.g. brisk walk)
At least 30 minutes a day, on 5
or more days of the week.
You should be able to carry on
conversation during moderate
intensity exercise
Vigorous- intensity exercise
(e.g. jogging)
20 minutes a day on 3 days of week
15. Washing windows/ floors for 45-60 minutes
Playing volleyball for 45 minutes
Gardening for 30-45 minutes
Bicycling 5 miles in 30 minutes
Walking 2 miles in 30 minutes
Water aerobics in 30 minutes
Jumping rope for 15 minutes
Running 1.5 miles in 15 minutes
Stair walking for 15 minutes
Moderate physical activity
Less vigorous,
more time
More vigorous,
less time
16. Exercise safely!
Most people do not need any special
test before starting an exercise program
but it is better to discuss with health care
provider.
Seek for help if you develop chest pain, shortness
of breath, heart racing, syncope, excessive
tiredness during or after your exercise.
Remember to stay well hydrated.
Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes during the
exercise.
20. Calorie restriction
Low calorie meal: Deficit of 500-1000 kcal/day
(daily calorie intake <1200 kcal/day), weight loss
up to 1-2 pound/week.
Very low calorie meal: Daily calorie intake <800
kcal/day, weight loss up to 1.5-2.5kg/week, 12-
16kg in 12-16 weeks. Especially recommended
for patients who has BMI >30
kg/m2+comorbidities.
21. Medical and surgical
treatment options
Medical treatment + BehaviorModifications
Surgical treatment+ BehaviorModifications
(BehaviorModifications= diet +exercise)
Diet and exercise should be continued with
medical treatment or surgery.
22. Medical Treatment
FDA approved medications:
• Phentermine products (Adipex-P® or Suprenza®)
• Naltrexone HCI AND Bupropion HCI (CONTRAVE®)
• Phentermine-Topiramate ER (Qsymia®)
• Orlistat (Xenical® or Alli®)
• Lorcaserin HCI (Belviq®)
• Liraglutide injection (Saxenda®)
23. Medications How it works The average weight
loss after one-year
Phentermine products
(Adipex-P® or Suprenza®)
Decreases appetite and also has a mild stimulant
component
4-5 %
Orlistat (Xenical® or alli®)
*Available OTC.
Decreases the amount of fat your body absorbs 5%
Lorcaserin HCI (Belviq®) It works by helping you feel full while eating less,
and it works on the chemicals in your brain to help
decrease your appetite.
7%
Naltrexone HCI and
bupropion HCI
(CONTRAVE®)
Decreases appetite and control eating. 5-10%
Phentermine- topiramate
ER (Qsymia®)
Increases your energy and decreases your
appetite.
14.4 %
Liraglutide injection
(Saxenda®)
Increases our natural production of insulin.It
slows down the emptying of the stomach. Lastly,
it works in the brain to reduce the amount of food
consumed.
5-10%
Medical Treatment
24. Medical Treatment
Many potential side effects; treatment needs to be
individualized for each patient:
• Decreases appetite
• Stimulates energy
• Decreases the amount of fat body absorption
• Slows down the emptying of the stomach
25. Surgical treatment- bariatric surgery
and devices
It is an effective treatment option for those affected by
severe obesity
Causes weight loss by restricting the amount of food
the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of
nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric
restriction and malabsorption.
Indications:
BMI >40, Severe obesity (or weighing more than 100
pounds over ideal body weight)
BMI 35-40 with significant obesity-related conditions
(type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or high
cholesterol)
27. Surgical treatment
Sleeve gastrectomy is currently the most common bariatric procedure,
however a medical treatment, surgical treatment needs to be individualized
based on comorbid conditions and other multiple factors.
28. Surgical treatment-
bariatric surgery and devices
There are risks involved with bariatric surgery, as
well as any other surgical procedure.
Most common complication is vitamin and mineral
deficiencies
29. References
Uptodate The benefits and risks of exercise
Uptodate Patient education: Exercise (The Basics)
Uptodate Patient education: Exercise (Beyond the
Basics)
http://www.obesityaction.org/
Moderate levels of physical activity appear to confer a significant health benefit, although greater amounts of activity afford greater protection from premature death (figure 3) [36]. Progressing from lower to higher levels of physical activity has been shown to reduce overall mortality [33,35,37,39]. Vigorous exercise (at least 20 minutes three times a week) combined with regular exercise (at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week) was associated with a 50 percent decreased mortality risk in an observational study involving over 250,000 men and women aged 50 to 71 years [35]. Data from the Framingham Heart Study show that moderate and high, compared with low, physical activity levels increase life expectancy for men at age 50 by 1.3 and 3.7 years, respectively; results were similar for women (1.5 and 3.5 years)
The risk of dying is decreased in those who exercise regularly. As an example, one study found that men who engaged in moderately vigorous sports had a 23 percent lower risk of death than men who were less active [2]. Exercise also helps to lower the risk of death in men with coronary artery disease (figure 1) [3].
●Exercise is an essential component of weight management programs. Exercise burns calories and may help to burn calories even while not exercising. Dieting can lead to loss of muscle, but exercise can help maintain muscle mass while dieting. (See &quot;Patient education: Weight loss treatments (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise improves blood sugar control in people with diabetes and can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. (See &quot;Patient education: Diabetes mellitus type 2: Overview (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Aerobic exercise helps decrease blood pressure; this effect may be even greater in people with high blood pressure. (See &quot;Patient education: High blood pressure treatment in adults (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise often improves the blood fats (lipid profile) by decreasing triglyceride levels and raising high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) levels. (See &quot;Patient education: High cholesterol and lipids (hyperlipidemia) (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Most people report a reduction in stress after they exercise. Research has shown that exercise is associated with reduced tension, anxiety, and depression.
●Weightbearing exercise helps to prevent osteoporosis and reduces the incidence of fractures. (See &quot;Patient education: Osteoporosis prevention and treatment (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise training can improve circulation and exercise tolerance for people who have angina (chest pain from a reduced blood supply to the heart). After exercise training, a person may be able to exercise longer or at a greater intensity. (See &quot;Patient education: Angina treatment — medical versus interventional therapy (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Some evidence suggests that exercise can provide protection against breast and prostate cancer, delay or prevent dementia, and decrease the risk of gallstone disease.
●Exercise can help with quitting sm
Moderate levels of physical activity appear to confer a significant health benefit, although greater amounts of activity afford greater protection from premature death (figure 3) [36]. Progressing from lower to higher levels of physical activity has been shown to reduce overall mortality [33,35,37,39]. Vigorous exercise (at least 20 minutes three times a week) combined with regular exercise (at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week) was associated with a 50 percent decreased mortality risk in an observational study involving over 250,000 men and women aged 50 to 71 years [35]. Data from the Framingham Heart Study show that moderate and high, compared with low, physical activity levels increase life expectancy for men at age 50 by 1.3 and 3.7 years, respectively; results were similar for women (1.5 and 3.5 years)
The risk of dying is decreased in those who exercise regularly. As an example, one study found that men who engaged in moderately vigorous sports had a 23 percent lower risk of death than men who were less active [2]. Exercise also helps to lower the risk of death in men with coronary artery disease (figure 1) [3].
●Exercise is an essential component of weight management programs. Exercise burns calories and may help to burn calories even while not exercising. Dieting can lead to loss of muscle, but exercise can help maintain muscle mass while dieting. (See &quot;Patient education: Weight loss treatments (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise improves blood sugar control in people with diabetes and can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. (See &quot;Patient education: Diabetes mellitus type 2: Overview (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Aerobic exercise helps decrease blood pressure; this effect may be even greater in people with high blood pressure. (See &quot;Patient education: High blood pressure treatment in adults (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise often improves the blood fats (lipid profile) by decreasing triglyceride levels and raising high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) levels. (See &quot;Patient education: High cholesterol and lipids (hyperlipidemia) (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Most people report a reduction in stress after they exercise. Research has shown that exercise is associated with reduced tension, anxiety, and depression.
●Weightbearing exercise helps to prevent osteoporosis and reduces the incidence of fractures. (See &quot;Patient education: Osteoporosis prevention and treatment (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Exercise training can improve circulation and exercise tolerance for people who have angina (chest pain from a reduced blood supply to the heart). After exercise training, a person may be able to exercise longer or at a greater intensity. (See &quot;Patient education: Angina treatment — medical versus interventional therapy (Beyond the Basics)&quot;.)
●Some evidence suggests that exercise can provide protection against breast and prostate cancer, delay or prevent dementia, and decrease the risk of gallstone disease.
●Exercise can help with quitting sm
Warm up — Exercise sessions should begin with a 5- to 10-minute period of warm-up. Start with some low-level aerobic exercises (walking, stationary cycling, calisthenics) and then do stretches and flexibility movements. The warm-up period allows for a gradual increase in the heart rate and may reduce the risk of injuries.
Workout — It is a good idea to mix up aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching so as to keep the workout fun and interesting.
Aerobic exercise — Walking is an excellent aerobic activity. Cycling, rowing, stair machine climbing, and other endurance-type activities are also great. Swimming and water aerobics are excellent for people with arthritis. Low-impact activities are recommended because they are less likely to result in physical injury. Running on a street is a higher-impact activity because of the stresses on the feet and legs as they strike the ground with each step.
The exercises should be enjoyable and simple to carry out to encourage a long-term commitment. It may be best to vary the exercises you do each week (such as swim on three of the days and walk on three of the days) to decrease repetitive strain to your muscles and other tissues.
There is no age specific heart rate recommendation; a specific heart rate is not necessary to achieve health benefits. If you are breathless, fatigued, and sweating, you have worked hard enough. During moderate-intensity exercise, you should be able to carry on a conversation.
A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (eg, brisk walking) is recommended on five days each week. Alternately, you can perform 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise (eg, jogging) on three days each week. This recommendation is in addition to routine, light-intensity activities of daily living (eg, cooking, casual walking, shopping, etc) [4].
Resistance training — Resistance training can be done with weights, machines, or exercise bands. It should be performed at least twice a week with at least 48 hours of rest between sessions. Resistance training is commonly described in terms of &quot;sets&quot; of &quot;repetitions.&quot;
●A repetition is a single completed back and forth motion of a resistance exercise, such as bending and extending the arm at the elbow while holding a weight in the hand.
●A set is a number of repetitions done without resting.
Most experts recommend at least one set of exercises, including 8 to 12 repetitions, for each of the major muscle groups.
Begin with minimal resistance (light weights, resistive bands, or even a can of food) to allow the muscles and other tissues to adapt. Examples of exercises for the upper body are shown in a figure (figure 3).
It is important to use proper technique. If you belong to a health club or gym you might ask a trainer to observe technique. Be sure to breathe normally while lifting weights. Do not hold the breath; instead, exhale with exertion. Do not perform resistance training if you are in pain or have swelling anywhere.
Stretching — Stretching and flexibility exercises should include every major joint (hip, back, shoulder, knee, upper trunk, neck). It is best not to stretch &quot;cold&quot; muscles, so engage in a few minutes of low-intensity aerobic exercise first. Movement into a stretch should be slow, and the stretch itself should be held for approximately 10 to 30 seconds. Do not bounce while beginning or performing a stretch.
Stretching exercises are shown in a figure (figure 4). Each exercise should be performed several times. Stretch and yoga classes are also a good way to remain flexible. The stretch should not cause pain but only mild discomfort.
Cool down — Cool-down exercises should be done for approximately five minutes at the end of an exercise session. Similar to the warm-up period, cool-down may include low-level aerobic exercise (such as slow walking), calisthenics, and stretching. This allows the body to clear acid that has built up in the muscles and allows more blood back into the circulation because less is sent to the muscles. This helps to prevent muscle cramps and sudden drops in blood pressure that can cause lightheadedness.
WHEN TO SEEK HELP — In order to exercise safely, it&apos;s important to know the warning signs that could indicate a problem. If any of these problems occur, you should stop the exercise or activity and contact your health care provider immediately:
●Pain or pressure in the chest, arms, throat, jaw or back
●Nausea or vomiting during or after exercise
●Palpitations or heart flutters or a sudden burst of a very fast heart rate
●Inability to catch your breath
●Lightheadedness, dizziness or feeling faint during exercise (feeling lightheaded after exercise may mean that a longer cool-down period is needed)
●Feeling very weak or very tired
●Pains in joints, shins, heels or calf muscles (this is not an emergency but should be evaluated if it does not resolve)
PRECAUTIONS
●Remember to drink fluids during and after exercise. Thirst is a good indicator that more fluids are needed.
●Do not exercise outdoors if the temperature is too hot or too cold.
●In cooler weather, it is better to wear layers of clothes while exercising outdoors. A layer of clothing can be removed if needed.
●Wear supportive, well-fitting running or walking shoes. Replace shoes when signs of deterioration develop (eg, cracking, separation of shoe from the sole, imprint of the foot in the insole). The amount of time exercise shoes will last depends upon a number of factors, including how often and where the shoes are worn.
Diet and exercise should be continued with medical treatment or surgery.
There are several FDA approved medications. Discuss with your doctor to see which medication is best option for you.
Orlistat (Xenical® or alli®) is available over-the-counter
There are several FDA approved medications. Discuss with your doctor to see which medication is best option for you.
Orlistat (Xenical® or alli®) is available over-the-counter