Overweight And Obesity

Question 1

What is overweight and obesity defined as

Answer 1

Excessive fat accumulated that may impact health

Question 2

Have the rates of overweight and obesity increased or decreased in Northern Ireland and around the world.

Answer 2

They have significantly increased

Question 3

Physical health issues associated with obesity

Answer 3

-High blood pressure
-respiratory problems
-Type 2 diabetes
-coronary heart disease
-lack of mobility
-joint problems
-lack of stamina/fitness

Question 4

Physical health issues associated with obesity

Answer 4

-High blood pressure
-respiratory problems
-Type 2 diabetes
-coronary heart disease
-lack of mobility
-joint problems
-lack of stamina/fitness

Question 5

Mental health issues associated with obesity

Answer 5

-anxiety
-low self esteem / lack of self confidence/poor body image
-depression
-relationship problems-reluctant to socialise

Question 6

Mental health issues associated with obesity

Answer 6

-anxiety
-low self esteem / lack of self confidence/poor body image
-depression
-relationship problems-reluctant to socialise

Question 7

How can we avoid being overweight and obese

Answer 7

You should:
Follow a healthy diet
Keep our energy balance even
Portion control
Exercise more
Be more active

Question 8

How can we avoid being overweight and obese

Answer 8

You should:
Follow a healthy diet
Keep our energy balance even
Portion control
Exercise more
Be more active

Question 9

Following a healthy diet prevents obesity by

Answer 9

-using the eatwell guide and 8 tips to help plan meals and including all food groups
- include foods that are high in fibres as these keep us fuller for longer ( this makes it less likely to snack on crisps biscuits etc)

Question 10

Keeping our energy balance even helps to prevent obesity by

Answer 10

Making the input(ie food/drink) equal to the output (physical activity,growth) which is good for weight control.

Question 11

Portion control can prevent obesity by

Answer 11

• making you aware of how much you eat. ‘Grazing’ is eating mindlessly (extra calories!! ❌)
  -portion size helps to restrict calorie intake so therefore you are less likely to gain weight

Question 12

Exercising more can prevent obesity because

Answer 12

• exercise burns calories so we are less likely to gain weight.

Question 13

Exercising more can prevent obesity because

Answer 13

• exercise burns calories so we are less likely to gain weight.

Question 14

What is the recommended amount of moderate physical activity for an adolescent per week

Answer 14

60 minutes per day

Question 15

Why is a small amount of fat in our diet is a necessary part of healthy diet

Answer 15

-stay warm
-provides energy
-provides vitamins A,D,E

Question 16

Why is a small amount of fat in our diet is a necessary part of healthy diet

Answer 16

-stay warm
-provides energy
-provides vitamins A,D,E

Question 17

What is total fat

Answer 17

This includes any type of fat,healthy or unhealthy. If we eat more fat than our body needs,the excess is turned into body fat, leading to obesity.

Question 18

What is saturated fat

Answer 18

Saturated fats are unhealthy fats which can increase levels of cholesterol in the blood which can increase the risk of obesity

Question 19

What is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

Answer 19

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are healthy fats which can help to maintain the levels of cholesterol in the blood

Question 20

What is cholesterol

Answer 20

Cholesterol is a waxy,fat like substance that is present in all of the body’s cells. It helps to make hormones and assists with digestion. Having high levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease.