1.2 Weight Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Why do people become obese?
A
They eat too much and take in more energy than they use
2
Q
Why do starving people find it difficult to walk about?
A
They lack vitamins or minerals which can lead to deficiency diseases
3
Q
Define mass
A
The quantity of matter in an object; a measure of the difficulty of changing the motion of an object (in kilograms, kg)
4
Q
Define overweight
A
A person is overweight if their body carries excess fat and their BMI is between 25 and 30
5
Q
Define obese
A
Very overweight, with a BMI of over 30
