Obesity
Topic: Fundamentals
Excess fat accumulation that impairs health; WHO defines obesity in adults as a body mass index of 30 kg/m² or more. A large waist circumference shows abdominal obesity, which carries extra metabolic risk. Obesity raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and some cancers. Discuss weight with respect and without blame, and support balanced eating and physical activity.
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What does Obesity mean?
Obesity is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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