Mr. O presents to the clinic today reporting joint pain and “just feeling run do
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Mr. O presents to the clinic today reporting joint pain and “just feeling run down.” He reports a lack of energy and just wants to sit and do nothing. Significant findings from the initial assessment include a blood pressure of 184/92, height of 511, and a weight of 284 pounds. (Learning Objectives: 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9)
What is Mr. O’s body mass index (BMI)?
According to the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health, what does his BMI indicate?
What are some potential health problems associated with obesity?
What are some factors that may be associated with obesity?
What are the types of obesity and what are the implications related to health risks?
What are some possible treatments for obesity?
Explanation / Answer
1. Body mass index of Mr. O
Formula, BMI= weight in Kg/(height in cm) square
Conversion=
284pounds= .45x 284 kg
= 127.8kg
5'11 feet= 1.55m
Bmi= 127.8/1.55 *1.55
=39.61 kg/m sq
The 35 to 40 is obese class II as per WHO classification.
The potential health problem associated with obesity are as follows:
Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, stroke., metabolic syndrome, cancer, breathing disorder, gall bladder diseases , osteoarthritis etc.
The factors associated with obesity can be life style choices, dietary habits, medical condition, hormonal problem, lack of physical activity etc.
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