primary obesity
related to excessive caloric intake
secondary obesity
related to congenital abnormalities/hormonal imbalances
lifestyle modifications
nutritional therapy
exercise
behavior modifications
drugs or surgical interventions
support groups
appetite suppressing drugs
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metabolic syndrome
group of metabolic risk factors that increase a persons chance of developing CVD stroke and diabetes
-main underlying risk factor is insulin resistance (related to increased visceral fat)
waist circumference
men: >40
women: >35
triglycerides
>150 or drug treatment
HDL
<40 men and <50 women drug treatment
BP
>130 or >85 or drug treatment
fasting blood glucose
>110 or drug treatment