Childhood Obesity
Obesity Facts
Obesity and College
3 Questions
100
This overweight kid is the son of Peter Griffin on the TV show Family Guy
Who is Chris Griffin
100
Is the excessive accumulation of fat in the body
What is Obesity
100
This university's mascot, Norm the Niner, has never been obese a day in his life
What is UNC Charlotte
100
Which of the following Enabling factors do not lead to childhood obesity? A. lack of proper nutrition B. access to physical education C. the inner desire to eat healthy D. encouragement from the obese child’s family
C. the inner desire to eat healthy
200
Type of Education that provides children with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities and to maintain physical fitness
What is Physical Education
200
Region of the US most affected by obesity
What is Southern Region
200
Course at UNCC that teaches students about health behavior, decision making, and the study of current health issues
What is Healthy Lifestyles
200
Which of the following is a serious health issue linked to obesity? A. Cancer B. Type 2 Diabetes C. Paralysis D. Stroke
B. Type 2 Diabetes
300
These video game systems allow for children to remain somewhat active while playing them
What is XBOX Kinect, Wii
300
This BMI (Body Mass Index) clinically diagnoses a person as obese
What is a BMI greater than 30
300
Weight gain that occurs the first year on campus due to a severe lifestyle change
What is Freshman 15
300
All of the following are things UNCC students can do to assist children with their obesity problem except… A. Encourage children and their families to eat healthy. B. Attend IMPACT meetings on campus C. Make negative comments to obese children D. Be positive healthy role models to children
C. Make negative comments to obese children
400
Ethnic groups that are most prevalent for childhood obesity
What is African American, and Hispanic
400
Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease Severe Depression, Hypertension
What are the Medical Issues Caused by Obesity
400
This organization explores factors which cause the current obesity epidemic and what is working in childhood obesity prevention and intervention
What is IMPACT UNCC
500
Watching how many hours of TV a day results in a increase of obesity rates in kids
What is 4 hours or more
500
Victimization/ bullying, Sense of alienation, Depression, Behavioral problems, Lifelong low quality of life, Low self-esteem
What are the Psychological Issues of Being Obese
500
Research from this school says that by 2015, nearly 24% of children & adolescents will be overweight or obese
What is John Hopkins University