Wilmington Caring for The Obese Patient Special Considerations in ICU Discussion

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Chronic Disease: Obesity. In a 5 to 10 page paper, address the following questions:

  1. What is the etiology (cause) of this disease?
  2. What are the signs and symptoms?
  3. What are the exercise recommendations for the person with the chronic disease in terms of cardiorespiratory exercise?
  4. What are the exercise recommendations for the person with the chronic disease in terms of resistance exercise?
  5. Are there any other special considerations?
  6. What challenges would you expect the person living with this chronic disease to experience when exercising?
  7. How would you progress a client with this disease through an exercise program?

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Introduction to the chronic diseases
According to the World Health Organisation, "obesity and overweight are defined as
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health". The body mass index is the
index used for height the weight for the classification of obesity in adults. It is calculated by
dividing the weight of the person in kilograms by the square of height in meters (Obesity and
overweight, 2020). For adults, the body mass index of an obese person is more than or equal
to 30. Obesity is a complicated disease that accumulates excess body fat to such an extent
which makes it difficult or has an adverse effect on health. This medical problem results in an
increased risk of numerous health problems, like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease,
and certain types of cancers. The paper will discuss the etiology, signs and symptoms,
cardiorespiratory exercises, resistance exercises, other special considerations, likely
challenges in exercising, and ways to progress the client having obesity with the help of an
exercise program.
Etiology of obesity
The two of the important reasons for obesity are eating too much and moving too
little. Obesity doesn't take place overnight but it develops gradually due to poor diet and
lifestyle choices. This can be eating a large amount of fast food or processed food having
high sugar and fat. Drinking too much alcohol also contains calories and directly associated
with overweight. People tend to eat larger portions of meals than is required for their bodies.
Drinking too many sugary drinks like soft drinks and fruit juices also results in the
accumulation of fat in the body. Comfort eating is another major reason which makes a
person eat more when they have low self-esteem or feel depressed (Adult Obesity Causes &
Consequences, 2020). The epidemiological studies have found that the diet having high fat
leads to major weight gain in the person.

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Physical inactivity is another factor leading to obesity in many people. People tend to
have white-collar jobs where they have to sit in front of the desk for the entire day. For
accommodation, they have to rely on their cars instead of cycling or walking. Even for
relaxation, people tend to watch television, play games on the internet and computer, and
hardly do regular exercise. Physical inactivity results in no use of energy provided by the
food and extra energy produced are stored in the form of fat. According to the Department of
Health and social care, ...


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