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, depression , type 2 diabetes, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
A combination of diet and ______ is a great way to get healthy.
exercise
Obesity is a growing epidemic in ________ ?
United States
If someone is 100 lbs. overweight they are considered _____ obese?
morbidly
People who work at a ______ all day have a higher risk of becomimg obese.
desk
What percentage of health care costs does obesity account for?
2 - 7%
Dropping weight at a _____ rate means keeping it off.
slow
Being active an exercising incresing your __________ .
matabloism
Adults with a BMI greater than __ but less than 30 are considered overweight?
25
What is the number one cause for obesity?
Consuming more calories than you burn
What part of the human body is most dangerous area to accumulate extra fat?
mid - section
A _____ is someone who can regulate and monitior your diet.
Nutritionist
People that live in _______ are more likely to become obese when they become older?
poverity
BMI stands for _____ _____ ______ ?
Body Mass Index
Define metabolic rate
the rate at which your body uses food
In what places do people generally have the most pain?
Back and joint pain.
You can visit a ______ therapist to help you change your mind set and help you lose weight.
Behavioral
Restrict your children from watching _________ and playing __________ while eating meals.
television and video games
What is the formula for BMI?
BMI= (weight in pounds/height x height (in inches))x 703
This type of eating temporarily relieves the stress of negative feelings
Binge
At the age of 7, some child have begun to develop the body of an ______ .
adolescent
Obesity goes hand in hand with __________ .
depression
What is the percentage of people who are overweight in New York State?
57%