How You Measure Obesity

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Endocrinologist, discusses how a physician or health care provider assesses a person's level of obesity.  For more information on obesity please contact your local family physician or endocrinologist.

Endocrinologist, discusses how a physician or health care provider assesses a person's level of obesity.  For more information on obesity please contact your local family physician or endocrinologist.

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Featuring Dr. Richard Bebb, MD, ABIM, FRCPC

Duration: 1 minute, 30 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Richard Bebb, Endocrinologist, Victoria, BC

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Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity?

Questions
 
True
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1

Diabetes is associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Many medical problems such as diabetes, stroke and heart attacks are associated with being overweight or obese.

2

A BMI over 25 is considered obese.

Explanation:

A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. BMI is a statistical measurement of your height and weight. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.

3

Going on a crash diet can lower the metabolism.

Explanation:

Muscle mass effects the metabolic rate. Crash diets can cause muscle loss which can slow the metabolism.

4

There are medication options for people with obesity.

Explanation:

Yes, commonly prescribed weight loss medications include orlistat, phentermine, buproprion and naltrexone. These medications may be prescribed when other lifestyle changes have not proven effective.

5

Sleep habits are not associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Sleep habits are associated with obesity. Other common reasons include consuming too many calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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