Diet + Exercise

Question 1

Obesity: A factor that contributes to excessive weight gain?

Answer 1

Too much sugar in diet.

Question 2

Obesity can lead to many health problems including?

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis

Hypertension

Osteo-arthritis

Diabetes

Gout

Question 3

What are two body fat tests?

Answer 3

The pinch test and BMI test.

Question 4

Where do they do the pinch test?

Answer 4

They pinch on 7 different locations on the body including abdomen, back of shoulder and back of your arm.

Question 5

What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) formula?

Answer 5

BMI = Weight in KG / (Height in metres)^2

Question 6

For exercise to be effective, exercise must be?

Answer 6

Regular, at least 20 mins, 3 times a week, at least double resting heart rate.

Question 7

Exercise programs involve?

Answer 7

Mobility, strengthening, aerobic.

Question 8

What is Atherosclerosis?

Answer 8

The build up of fat, cholesterol and other substances causing blockage of the arteries.

Question 9

What is hypertension?

Answer 9

High blood pressure

Question 10

What is osteo-arthritis?

Answer 10

Joint and bone problems, especially in hips and knees.

Question 11

What is diabetes?

Answer 11

Problems regulating blood sugar

Question 12

What is gout?

Answer 12

Excess uric acid crystallising in joints