Chapter 1 Flashcards
Diseases linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Stroke
Forms of Cancer
Definition of Obesity
The degree to which an individual holds excess adipose(fat) tissue
What is BMI
Body Mass Index
Formula for BMI(metric)
Body Weight(kg) / height(m^2)
Different classifications of BMI
Underweight Normal Overweight Obese 1 Obese 2 Extreme Obesity (Obese 3)
BMI=underweight
<18.5
BMI=Normal
18.5-24.9
BMI=Overweight
25-29.9
BMI=Obese
30-34.9
BMI=Obese 2
35-39.9
BMI=Extreme Obesity(Obese 3)
> or = to 40
Contributors to obesity epidemic
Increase in technology leads to change in type of workforce
Fast food accessibility
Lack of education
Cultural factors
Benefits of losing weight
reduction in needed healthcare
increased job productivity
increase in quality of daily life
Standard Formula for BMI
Weight(lbs) x 703 / height(in) / height(in)
Percentage of Americans currently overweight/obese in US
69.2%
Estimated total cost to the US in ‘08 from obesity?
$147 Billion
Percentage of adults classified as obese?
35.9%
BMI is great for the general population, but it’s one weakness is?
The formula doesn’t differentiate between fat mass and lean body mass
Globally, how many adults are considered overweight? obese?
Overweight children younger than 5?
1.4 Billion
200 million men and 300 million women
40 million
Obese children 2-19 years?
17% of american children
Main cause for stored fat?
More energy coming in(food) versus energy being expended(physical activity/exercise)
What are some societal contributions to obesity?
Labor-saving devices, their use is expected now
Food & drink are promoted as acceptable and preferred modes of leisure time activity
Socioeconomic status(SES) dictates whether healthy food and access to a fitness facility can be afforded or not
When classifying obesity in children, BMI is?
Not the most ideal and only a good estimate because
