Obesity

Question 1

State the overweight and moderately obese BMI

Answer 1

Overweight: 25-29.9

Moderately Obese: 30-34.9

Question 2

State the healthy waist circumference of men and women (inches)

Answer 2

Men: 37 inches
Women: 31.5 inches

Question 3

What constitutes to a poor diet?

Answer 3

Processed foods
Alcohol
Sugary drinks
Portion sizes 
Eating out
Comfort eating
Family upbringing eating habits

Question 4

Why has physical activity reduced over the years?

Answer 4

Sedentary jobs
Access to cars is greater
Relaxation tends to be TV internet and gaming not sports

Question 5

How can genetics and medication affect weight gain?

Answer 5

Prader-Willi syndrome, hypothyroidism, steroids, diabetic meds

Question 6

What percentage of calories are used for

a) thermic effect
b) physical activity and recovery
c) basal energy expenditure

Answer 6

8% thermic effect
20-40% physical activity and recovery
55% basal energy expenditure

Question 7

State some health implications of being obese

Answer 7

Hypertension, stroke, heart attack, cataracts, diabetes, pancreatitis, cancer, phlebitis, gout, sores, osteoarthritis, infertility, liver cirrhosis,obstructive sleep apnea, mental health issues, MSK issues, deep vein thrombosis