BMI
Being obese means you have a much higher amount of body ____ than muscle mass?
Fat
What type of food industry contributes to the soaring obesity rate?
Fast food
Name two physical health risks associated with obesity
Heart disease, , type 2 diabetes, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, digestive problems, cancer, and sleep apnea.
A combination of diet and ______ is a great way to get healthy.
Exercise
Obesity is a growing epidemic in ________ ? (Name of a country)
The United States
BMI stands for _____ _____ ______ ?
Body Mass Index
What are 3 causes of obesity?
Sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, genetics, social & economic issues, age, certain diseases & medications
May lead to depression, disability, shame & guilty, social isolation, lower work achievement, discrimination, and low self-esteem
Dropping weight at a _____ rate means keeping it off.
Slow
Being active an exercising increases your __________ .
Metabolism
Adults with a BMI greater than __ but less than 30 are considered overweight?
25
People who work at a ______ all day have a higher risk of becoming obese.
Desk
People with obesity are likely to have this serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Sleep apnea
A _____ is someone who can regulate and monitor your diet.
What part of the human body is most dangerous area to accumulate extra fat?
mid-section
BMI is calculated using _____ & _____.
Height & weight.
These type of beverages contribute significantly to obesity.
Sugary beverages/soft drinks
Obesity goes hand in hand with __________ .
Depression
You can visit a ______ counselor to help you change your mind set and help you lose weight.
Behavioral
The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $147 ______in 2008.
Billion
A BMI between 18.5 – 24.9 is considered
Healthy weight
This type of eating temporarily relieves the stress of negative feelings
Binge
Obesity increases the stress placed on weight-bearing joints and promotes inflammation within the body. These factors may lead to _____.
Osteoarthritis
A common weight loss surgery is called
Gastric bypass surgery or Gastric sleeve
Give an example of a indirect cost related to obesity: