Clinical Assessment and Management of Adult Obesity

Kushner, Robert F.

doi:10.1161/circulationaha.111.075424

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“…Nonetheless, in some instances, the use of height and weight alone for calculation of BMI as a surrogate measure of body fat may lead to an incorrect estimation of risk. In fact, BMI does not accurately reflect the presence or severity of the health risk [28].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Cognitive Factors Associated With Physical Activity among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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2017

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The transition from secondary school to university is often accompanied by unhealthy behaviour pattern of decreasing physical activity. The role of social cognitive factors affecting physical activity among university students is not well explored to date. This study was aimed to determine the influence of Self-efficacy, Outcome Expectation for Exercise and Social Support for Exercise Behaviour on physical activity participation among university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among university students in Malaysia using a self-reported questionnaire. A total of 390 students participated in the survey. A comprehensive questionnaire was used to collect data from participants on socio-demographic, psychosocial cognitive characteristics and their level of physical activity. Our findings revealed that 63.8 % of participants belong to normal range of body mass index while underweight, overweight and obese are 20.3, 12.3 and 3.6 % respectively. 75.89 % of participants did not meet the recommended vigorous intensity exercise per week. 92.82 % of students participated in less than 5 days of moderate physical activity. Self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise had the strongest relations to physical activity; self-efficacy remained the strongest predictor of physical activity. Social support for exercise from family was found to have a weak correlation to physical activity level compared to other variables. Social cognitive factors exert independent effects on physical activity within this population. The findings of this study may facilitate the development of effective and tailored multilevel intervention programs paying more attention to social cognitive factors that will in turn increase physical activity among university students.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Cognitive Factors Associated With Physical Activity among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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2017

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“…25,26 Clinical evaluation of the obese patient A comprehensive history, physical examination and laboratory assessment relevant to the patient's obesity should be obtained. [27][28][29] Taking an obesity-focused history The first step in initiating obesity care is to take a comprehensive history that addresses issues and concerns specific to obesity treatment. This obesity-focused history allows the physician to develop tailored treatment recommendations that are more consistent with the needs and goals of the individual patient.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[27][28][29] Comprehensive obesity management Appropriate goals of weight management emphasize realistic weight loss to achieve a reduction in health risks and should include promotion of weight loss, maintenance and prevention of weight regain. Weight loss occurs by generating a negative energy balance, which is achieved by consuming fewer calories than energy expended.…”

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confidence: 99%

Obesity: A Review of Pathogenesis and Management Strategies in Adult

2017

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“…First, individuals more susceptible to obesity-related health conditions are more likely to die before attaining an old age and are not included in longitudinal survival studies; moreover, those elderly subjects who leave longer may carry factors that confer resistance to obesity-related health conditions [ 31 , 32 ]. Secondly, BMI may be a poor measurement of body fat in older adults [ 33 ] Body mass index is frequently used in clinical and community settings to assess adiposity, nutritional risk, and health status [ 34 ] However, BMI is a direct calculation of height and weight such that BMI = body weight (kg)/height (m) 2 , and thus does not consider the distribution of fat. BMI has been shown to be more accurate in assessing total body fatness than using body weight alone and compared to bioelectric impedance and height-weight charts, BMI provides equivalent measures [ 35 ].…”

Section: Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%