43 - Obesity I Flashcards
1
Q
Objectives
A
Understand the impact of obesity today
Explain the scope of the obesity epidemic and its causes
Describe the health, social, economic, and psychological consequences on the person and society
2
Q
How do you define obesity?
A
By BMI
- Overweight = Body Mass Index (BMI) = 25-29.9
- Obesity = BMI > 30
3
Q
What is BMI?
A
BMI = weight in relation to height
Kg/m2
