SPEC POINT 1.16

Question 1

Describe lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of CVD:

Answer 1

Diet - decrease proportion of saturated fats
Obesity - lifestyle choices to reduce weight to healthy range
Smoking - health warnings on cigarette packages, TV and media portray as unhealthy lifestyle choice
Exercise - increased hours of PE at school, targeted encouragement to reduce inactivity
Reduce stress
Balance energy intake and usage

Question 2

How is obesity measured?

Answer 2

BMI

Waist to Hip ratio

Question 3

What is BMI?

Answer 3

BMI = body mass index
a conventionally used method of classifying body weight relative to a person’s height
BMI = body mass in kg/height in m ^2

Question 4

What is waist to hip ratio?

Answer 4

Ratio of waist size to hip size

Found by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference