UNIT 12: OBESITY COMPLETE NURSING
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, what is the terminal consequence of excess adipose insulin resistance + systemic inflammation
tissue?
which fat storage site is the most metabolically active / visceral fat
highest health risk?
what body shape describes android obesity? apple shape (central/abdominal visceral fat)
android obesity is more common in which sex? men
what waist size defines increased risk in men? > 40 inches
what waist size defines increased risk in women? > 35 inches
list the health risks associated with android obesity ischemic heart disease, HTN, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, death
what body shape describes gynecoid obesity? pear shape (gluteal + femoral fat)
gynecoid obesity is more common in which sex? women
is gynecoid fat metabolically active or inactive? inactive (used for energy storage)
what 2 conditions are gynecoid fat patients more likely to joint disease + varicose veins
develop?
gynecoid fat is associated with a reduced incidence of non-insulin dependent diabetes
what disease?
how much greater is cardiovascular risk in metabolic 50 - 60% greater
syndrome vs the general population?
STUDY GUIDE 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, RATIONALES & CHEAT SHEET
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales Included
, what is the terminal consequence of excess adipose insulin resistance + systemic inflammation
tissue?
which fat storage site is the most metabolically active / visceral fat
highest health risk?
what body shape describes android obesity? apple shape (central/abdominal visceral fat)
android obesity is more common in which sex? men
what waist size defines increased risk in men? > 40 inches
what waist size defines increased risk in women? > 35 inches
list the health risks associated with android obesity ischemic heart disease, HTN, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, death
what body shape describes gynecoid obesity? pear shape (gluteal + femoral fat)
gynecoid obesity is more common in which sex? women
is gynecoid fat metabolically active or inactive? inactive (used for energy storage)
what 2 conditions are gynecoid fat patients more likely to joint disease + varicose veins
develop?
gynecoid fat is associated with a reduced incidence of non-insulin dependent diabetes
what disease?
how much greater is cardiovascular risk in metabolic 50 - 60% greater
syndrome vs the general population?
