Chapter 6 - Body Image & Body Weight COPY Flashcards
Percent (%) of U.S. adults over 20 years old that are overweight or obese?
69%
BMI range considered Overweight?
Having a BMI between 25 - 29
BMI number considered obese?
30 or over
Weight gain in college men is correlated with what activity?
Increased Alcohol Consumption
Weight gain in college women associated with weight gain?
Academic Workload
Perceptions, Feelings associated with how someone looks?
Body Image Defined
Percent (%) of college women dissatisfied with their bodies?
70%
Percent (%) of college men dissatisfied with their bodies?
35%
Health problems associated with obesity?
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Type 2 Diabetes
Student gain on average how many pounds in their first year?
7 to 8 Pounds
Factors that contribute to obesity?
Excessive calories
Lack of Physical Activity
Increased Portion Sizes
The term used to describe how much energy is used for overall normal body functioning?
Basal Metabolism
Definition of when the energy from food is equal to the energy expended?
Energy Balance
BMI range for healthful body weight?
18 to 24
Term used to describe the rate that the body expends energy for functioning of vital organs
Basal Metabolic Rate - BMR