Lesson Four - Other Conditions
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Obesity
What is it?
Obesity is defined as having an amount of fat on the body that may harm the patient's health. Obesity is usually measured using body mass index (BMI) which is calculated using height and weight. It is important to work with medical
professionals to verify and treat obesity, as this will increase the chance of successful weight loss.
For children who are obese, the focus is not on weight loss. Instead, the focus is on adopting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining weight. Since children are still growing, their BMI will decrease as they grow if their weight does not increase.
For children who are obese, the focus is not on weight loss. Instead, the focus is on adopting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining weight. Since children are still growing, their BMI will decrease as they grow if their weight does not increase.
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The signs and symptoms of obesity are:
- a BMI of 30 or higher
- waist size over a certain measurement, generally accepted as:
- over 88 cm for women
- over 102 cm for men
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There are numerous risk factors that increase a person's chance of obesity. These include:
- unhealthy eating habits or overeating
- sedentary lifestyle
- genetics
- influence of family and friends
- low self-esteem
- emotional concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, etc.
- a history of trauma
- alcohol use
- certain medications and medical conditions
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