TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Obesity A1 - Goodman, Catherine A1 - Helgeson, Kevin Y1 - 2011 N1 - T2 - Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists AB - obesity is due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors that results in an energy imbalance to promote excessive fat storage.1 Obesity can be defined by a client's body weight, body fat percentages, and body mass index (BMI). The World Health Organization uses a BMI of >30 as the cutoff for class 1 obesity, with levels of >35 for class 2 and >40 for class 3.2 Waist circumference can be used with BMI to assess health risks related to obesity. Circumferences of ≥88 cm for women and ≥102 cm for men indicate greater risk for disease. Sedentary lifestyle is a significant risk factor for obesity and the primary cause of endurance impairments for individuals with obesity.3 Clients need regular examinations to assess blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid levels. Clients benefit from interdisciplinary management that may include pharmacologic agents, nutritional counseling, and behavioral therapy.1 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133952085 ER -