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Understanding Why Obesity is a Chronic Disease

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 Local Family Physician Internal Medicine, explains what body systems break down when a person has obesity.

 Local Family Physician Internal Medicine, explains what body systems break down when a person has obesity.

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Featuring Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, MD, MSc., FACP, FRCPC, Internal Medicine

Duration: 3 minutes, 58 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, Family Doctor, Pierrefonds, QC

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Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity? ( 7 participated.)

97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong...

Questions
 
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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.

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