| A | B |
|---|
| bariatrics | field of medicine focused on treatment and control of obesity |
| body language | messages sent through facial expression, gestures, posture, eye contact and appearance |
| comatose | being unable to respond to stimuli |
| culture | language, values, beliefs, habits, customs passed from one generation to the next |
| disability | any lost, absent or impaired physical or mental function |
| esteem | the worth, value, or opinion one has of a person |
| geriatrics | field of medicine deals with diseases of older persons |
| holism | an idea that considers the whole person has parts that are woven together and cannot be separated. All parts should be considered when providing care |
| morbid obesity | person 100 pounds or more over their normal weight |
| need | something necessary or desired to maintain life and well-being |
| nonverbal communication | does not use words |
| obesity | excess total body fat; body weight 20% or more than is normal for the person |
| obstetrics | field of medicine concerned with care o women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and 6-8 weeks after birth |
| optimal level of functioning | person's highest potential for mental and physical performance |
| religion | spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices |
| self actualization | experiencing one's potential. Being the best you can be. |
| self-esteem | thinking well of oneself and seeing oneself as useful and valuable |
| verbal communication | written or spoken words |
