Causes
Symptoms/Signs
Side Effects
Treatment
Prevention
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Six major causes of obesity.
Genetics and family history
Lack of physical activity
Unhealthy eating habits
Some medical conditions
Some medications
Psychological factors such as stress, depression, and anxiety
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Name these two symptoms of obesity.
Excessive body weight and body fat and increased waist circumference
Low self-esteem and negative body image
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Unscramble the words below to name some side effects of obesity.
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high blood pressure
type 2 diabetes
heart disease
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cancer
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What is the most common treatment for those with obesity?
Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet
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Name these methods of prevention.
Regular exercise
Eating healthy
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Explain how lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits can cause obesity.
People gain weight when they eat more calories than they burn through activity. This imbalance is the greatest contributor to weight gain. Not having area parks, sidewalks, and affordable gyms makes it hard for people to be physically active. Oversized food portions increase our calorie intake, making even more physical activity necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Some people don’t have access to supermarkets that sell affordable healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Food advertising encourages people to buy unhealthy foods, such as high-fat snacks and sugary drinks.
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Name these two symptoms of obesity.
Joint pain and back pain
Fatigue and low energy levels
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Name the side effects of obesity shown below:
Reduced life expectancy and death
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Apart from lifestyle changes, which treatment is best if one's obesity is psychologically based?
Behavioral therapy and counseling
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guided meditation, deep breathing and yoga are all ways of ________
managing stress and avoiding emotional eating
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Explain how genetics and family history and some medical conditions cause obesity.
Genes can directly cause obesity in such disorders as Prader-Willi syndrome. Genes also may contribute to a person’s susceptibility to weight gain. Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid, Cushing syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Name these 2 symptoms of obesity.
Difficulty sleeping, including sleep apnea
Breathlessness and shortness of breath
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Describe how obesity affects the Jamaican society.
Increased healthcare costs and economic burden on society
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What two medications are popularly used to treat obesity?
orlistat and liraglutide
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How can regular check-ups with a healthcare provider help prevent obesity?
A healthcare provider can monitor your weight and health status
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Explain how medications and psychological factors can promote obesity.
Certain medicines also may cause weight gain, including some corticosteroids, antidepressants, and seizure medicines. Some people eat more than usual when they are bored, angry, upset, or stressed. Studies also have found that the less people sleep, the more likely they are to have overweight or obesity. This is partly because hormones that are released during sleep help control appetite and the body’s use of energy.
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How can obesity affect a person mentally?
lead to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety
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What is done in very severe cases when diet and exercise haven't worked ?
Bariatric surgery
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True or false:
Eating high-calorie, high-fat, and sugary foods and drinks can prevent obesity
False
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What are the two most common causes of obesity?
Lack of physical activity
Unhealthy eating habits