Obesity


OBESITY and nutrition

Obesity and nutritional problems are common problems that we face in our society and work.
What are some of the elements that are important for obesity documentation ?

1- Add BMI to notes
BMI > 40 = morbid obesity
- Document if due to excess calories or drug induced


2- Don't forget about:
Protein-calorie malnutrition 
BMI < 16 + severe malnutrition carries a worse prognosis and outcome
Cachexia

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