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
If someone has a BMI over 40, they are considered _____ obese?
morbidly
People who work at a ______ all day have a higher risk of becomimg obese.
desk
What are some common symptoms of obesity, aside from BMI?
What are some healthy and inexpensive food options for a snack?
Fruit like apples and bananas, vegetables like carrots and celery, almonds or mixed nuts, etc
BMI stands for _____ _____ ______ ?
Body Mass Index
What are the three main causes of obesity
Heredity, lack of exercise, and diet
Child obesity in America has ________ over the past 30 years (HINT: doubled, tripled, or quadrupled)
Tripled
A _____ is someone who can regulate and monitior your diet.
Nutritionist
Adults with a BMI greater than __ but less than 30 are considered overweight?
(HINT: 18.5, 20, 22.5, or 25)
25
Which population is the most at risk for developing obesity?
(HINT: high-income populations, low-income populations, or incarcerated individuals)
Low-income. People who live in poverty are the most at risk for developing diabetes.
What is the main pulmonary risk factor linked to obesity in children? (HINT: this affects their sleep!)
Obstructive sleep apnea
What is a food diary?
A food diary is a daily log of everything that you eat and drink each day.
What is considered a healthy BMI?
(HINT: 15-24.9, 18.5-25, 18.5-30, 20-35)
A BMI between 18.5-25 is considered a healthy weight range.
This type of eating temporarily relieves the stress of negative feelings.
(HINT: this word starts with a "b")
Binge eating
What percentage of the population was found to be obese in 2020?
(HINT: 21%, 36%, 42%, or 65%)
36% of the population was found to be obese in 2020. That is 1 in every 3 people!
Obesity goes hand in hand with __________ . (HINT: this is a mental health disorder)
depression