Chapter 7 - 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 greater
Weight gain in college men is correlated with what activity?
Increased Alcohol Consumption
Weight gain in college women associated with what activity?
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%
General health problems associated with obesity?
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Type 2 Diabetes
College students 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
Processed grains
The term used to describe how much energy is used for overall normal body functioning?
Basal Metabolism
Term used to describe the rate that the body expends energy for functioning of vital organs
Basal Metabolic Rate - BMR
Calories used per day for Basal Metabolic Rate for women?
1,100 Calories
Calories used per day for Basal Metabolic Rate for men?
1,300 calories