Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What does obesity mean?
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Obesity means being more than 20% above normal weight for height, while it is occasionally caused by a hormone disorder, obesity is almost always caused by eating more food than the body needs.
2
Q
What are the reasons for why weight is gained?
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3
Q
What are the problems caused by obesity?
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⏩It increases the risk of several serious diseases such as:
4
Q
How should obesity be dealt with?
A
A healthy well-balanced diet.
5
Q
What does a well-balanced diet consist of?
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You should:
6
Q
Physical activity also helps to lose weight. What can be done here?
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You can:
