6.6 STARVATION, OBESITY, AND HEALTH Flashcards
1
Q
Why would obesity cause arthritis?
A
Excess body weight burden the joints, causing pain and reduced mobility
1
Q
What are some obesity related health issues?
A
- Arthritis
- Deficiency disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Cancers
2
Q
Why would obesity cause deficiency disease?
A
Fatty, sugary food are low in vitamins and minerals
3
Q
Why would obesity cause diabetes?
A
Blood sugar level cannot be controlled, causing tiredness, blindness, or death
4
Q
Why would obesity cause high blood pressure?
A
Stresses on blood vessels and heart, causing stroke and heart disease
5
Q
Why would obesity cause heart disease?
A
Fatty materials block vessels in heart
6
Q
Why would obesity cause cancers?
A
Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, increasing the risks of cancer
7
Q
What is the body mass index?
A
weight (kg) / height^2 (m^2)
