Statistics
Treatment
Causes
Prevention
100
How do you calculate your BMI?
weight divided by height squared w/h^2
100
What is the easiest way to combat obesity?
Exercise
100
What is the #2 cause of death in the United States?
Obesity
100
What is the easiest way to prevent obesity?
Lead a healthy lifestyle
200
What part of the population is most effected by obesity?
Minority women
200
What is one type of ineffective treatment?
Binge Eating
200
Is there and correlation between weight gain and genetics?
Yes
200
What is a new prevention strategy that should be implemented?
A clinical model that applies to prevention of weight gain instead of weight loss
300
What percentage of Americans are overweight?
61%
300
What is an example of a Group Behavioral Treatment?
Weight Watchers Club
300
What is the #1 cause of obesity?
Toxic Environment
300
What is one issue with providing healthy snacks in schools?
Someone will have to cover the cost.
400
What is the BMI score of normal weight individuals?
18.5-24.99
400
What type of diet is advised for someone with a BMI score of 30-39 as indicated by the treatment chart?
A portion controlled, low carb diet
400
Genetics vs. Environment, which has the most impact?
Your environment does.
400
How much does the food industry spend on average in food advertising aimed at children?
1.8 billion dollars
500
Of the percentage of Americans that are overweight, What percentage is considered obese?
27%
500
What are the suggested treatments of a level 2 BMI score (27-29)?
Self Help program, Commercial program, & a Behavior program
500
What are 3 characteristics of a toxic environment?
Larger portion sizes, explosion of fast food restaurants, buffet restaurants, fast food cafeterias, & sodas in school vending machines
500
How can fast food zoning help prevent obesity?
Zoning regulations can help bring supermarkets to low-income neighborhoods and limit fast-food restaurants in areas where there are already too many.
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