Definitions
Causes
Health Effects
Statistics in the U.S.
Prevention
100
BMI over 30
What is obesity?
100
Poor Diet and sedentary lifestyle can cause this.
What is obesity?
100
This disease process causes altered lung function.
What is asthma?
100
18.4% of teenagers were considered _____ in 2012.
What is obese?
100
Along with a healthy diet, this is the best way to prevent obesity.
What is increasing activity?
200
BMI of 25-29
What is Overweight?
200
Excess weight around the throat can cause this.
What is sleep apnea?
200
Benefits of this can include higher energy levels and lower appetite.
What is exercise?
200
This region has the highest rate of obesity in the U.S.
What is the Southeast?
200
Rather than eating less, children and adolescents should replace ______ foods with healthier choices.
What is processed?
300
A Chronic long-term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
What is Asthma?
300
When not taken in moderation, this food group can cause inflammation, which leads to high blood pressure, high sugar levels, which can lead to obesity.
What are Carbohydrates?
300
Obesity can cause chronic joint pain, which can lead to this condition.
What is Arthritis?
300
65% of people who successfully complete a _______ will end up gaining all of their weight back that they lost.
What is fad diet?
300
This food group contains fiber, which can help reduce cholesterol levels.
What are vegetables?
400
A chronic condition where your body cannot use insulin to regulate blood sugar.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
400
This organ is the main organ that regulates blood pressure.
What are the kidneys?
400
This blood pressure value is considered Hypertensive.
What is 140/90
400
It only takes a weight loss of ____ to bring significant health benefits that may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes developing.
What is 5%?
400
An increase of this can help reduce your risk for atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other conditions related to obesity.
What is exercise?
500
Narrowing of the arteries and build-up of plaque.
What is Atherosclerosis?
500
These cholesterols are more likely to cause health problems and are considered "bad."
What is LDL?
500
Fat secretes this chemical, which constricts the vessels and causes high blood pressure.
What is Leptin?
500
In a study, 43% of psychiatrists believe that finding and treating the root cause of ________ produces better, long-lasting results.
What is Emotional Eating?
500
This is a key component to the success of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which starts in the home.
What is social support?
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