Obesity Flashcards
1
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Obesity
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Being 20% or more over the normal weight for your height
2
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Metabolism
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The rate we burn food at. Controlled by the thyroid gland
3
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Obesity is caused by
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An under active thyroid gland, overeating, lack of exercise, Inbalance of energy input and output, ignorance of nutrition and bad eating habits eg snacking
4
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Problems caused by obesity
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Joint problems Liver disease Shorter life expectancy Stroke Heart attack Type 2 diabetes
5
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Guidelines for losing weight
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Reduce energy input and increase output Don’t skip meals Avoid snacking Eat a high fiber diet Drink lots of water Cut down on fats and sugar
