Lesson 1: General Introduction

history & physical
History
■ Chronic excessive accumulation of body fat
■ Calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure
Physical Signs
■ Body mass index (BMI=weight in kg/height in m2)
➣ BMI= 25–30 = overweight
➣ BMI= ≥30 = obesity
➣ BMI= ≥40 = extreme obesity
■ Waist circumference >35 inches=risk for women
■ Waist circumference >40 inches=risk for men
■ Percent ideal body weight >120%