chapter eight: obesity, type two diabetes, and physical activity

Question 1

how is obesity clinically defined (what is the BMI number)?

Answer 1

clinically defined by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2

characterized by an excess accumulation of body fat

Question 2

what negative health outcomes are associated with obesity?

Answer 2

increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, certain types of cancer, cognitive impairment, and type two diabetes mellitus

Question 3

what percentage of american adults are classified as obese?

Answer 3

greater than 40%

Question 4

what is the prevalence of obesity of rural areas compared to urban areas?

Answer 4

prevalence of obesity in rural areas is significantly greater than that of urban areas

Question 5

what reasons (factors) gave rise to obesity in the u.s?

Answer 5

poor dietary habits contributing to excess calorie consumption and increased sedentary behavior

Question 6

true or false:
diet alone accounts for obesity-related health disparities between rural and urban populations

Answer 6

false

Question 7

true or false:
u.s. dietary guidelines are a tool designated to aid the american public into making healthful nutritional choices

Answer 7

true

Question 8

what is the daily calorie intake from the last several decades?

Answer 8

has risen from 2,016 kcal/day to 2,390 kcal/day (average surplus of over 300 kcal/day)

Question 9

what are the recommended exercise guidelines?

Answer 9

accumulating 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise, 75-150 minutes of vigorous exercise, or and equivalent combination of physical activity each week

Question 10

true or false:
rural environments are often synonymous to areas with excess accessibility to nutritionally dense foods

Answer 10

false

Question 11

what is the approximate number of adults who are pre-diabetic in the u.s.?

Answer 11

one in three adults have pre-diabetes