Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered States
Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered States
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781451190809
Author: Carol Porth RN MSN PhD
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS+WILKINS
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Chapter 10, Problem 2RE

A.

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To determine: The BMI using the height and weight details of the individual.

Introduction: The advancing age can result in the development of various disorders and diseases that are commonly referred to as age-related disorders. These include chronic diseases like hypertension, arthritis, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, lung problems, and so on. So careful measures should be taken to prevent and manage these chronic ailments.

B.

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To determine: The classification of obesity.

Introduction: The hypothalamus is a small region that is located at the base of the brain and is in close proximity to the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is very crucial as it performs many vital functions.

C.

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To determine: The risk factors for obesity.

Introduction: The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the degree at which the individuals utilize the calories which eventually leads to the fact that if the person loses or gains weight. The rate at which BMR burns calories holds an account for about 60 to 70% of the total calories used in a day.

D.

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To determine: The plan of action of an obese person to lose weight. 

Introduction: The term obesity is described as the disease that leads to the deposition of excess fat in the body that leads to the development of several chronic diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes and so on. Obesity is now a global problem as the people have started to follow an unhealthy lifestyle that is the primary reason for such diseases.

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