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Obesity

Health and disease

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Define Balanced Diet A balanced diet is a diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of nutrients necessary for good health.
What Is Obesity? Obesity is loosely defined as a condition of having too much fat (also called adipose tissue ). It can be further defined as having a body mass index of 30 or greater.
What does BMI stand for Body Mass Index
What is the formula for BMI? BMI = Body mass in Kg / (height in M)^2
What is a person's BMI if they are considered obese? 30 and over
If Amy weighs 82 kg and is 1.7 meters tall, what is Amy's BMI? Weight = 82 kg, Height^2 = 2.89 BMI = 82/2.89 = 28.4
Why isn't BMI the most accurate or best method of determining obesity? Because the BMI calculation does not take into account family history, gender, age, or age. Plus they can be inaccurate for people with certain body types like bodybuilders etc.
Name any 3 factors causing obesity Overeating, physical inactivity, genetics, food addition, insulin
List any 3 effects of obesity Cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hypertension, chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, depression
Give three risks associated with being obese High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, sleep apnea, stroke, respiratory conditions (asthma), type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer
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