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PCL Week 1 Sem 4: Why am I overweight?
Bio: Sushila, Indian, mid 20s, female, accountant, smoker, overweight.
CC: Constant lethargy & fatigue.
Associated symptoms: -
Lifestyle: Constant dieter, smoker, leads a sedentary lifestyle, stressed? Low confidence & esteem.
Family history: Overweight, culture

Issues
1. Overweight & Obesity – Definition & Epidemiology (How common? Classifications?) (Lukman)
2. Differential: Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s (steroid consumption) (Shamzi)
3. BMI & Waist Circumference, Hip-waist ratio, indicators of overweight and obesity (Asians etc.) (Deepak)
4. Risk factors for overweight & obesity. (David)
5. Complications for overweight & obesity. (Viran)
6. Treatment and Management: Lifestyle change, diet change, Medication & surgery (CPG for obesity, www.ifnotdieting.com) (Nicole & Kieron)
7. Diets – Different types, Normal calorie allowance (Syukriah)
8. Recommended weight loss (per week), Maintenance, (Fui Fui)
9. How society perceives the overweight (and what is an ideal physique)? The patient (Sam & Rose)