Week 5 --> Metabolic Conditions Obesity Part

Question 1

Percentage of body fat in healthy men and women

Answer 1

Men 11-20%
Females 20-30%

Question 2

Percentage of body fat in overweight males and females

Answer 2

Men 21-30%
Females 31-35%

Question 3

Percentage of body fat in obese males and females

Answer 3

Males >30%
Females >35%

Question 4

Current trends

Answer 4

• 1990 —> All but 4 states have a 10-14% obesity rate (greater than 3- BMI)
  -1995 —> half the states in the US have a 15-19% obesity rate
• 2000 —> half the states in the US have a greater than 20% obesity rate
• 2010 –>1/3rd of the USA has a greater than 30% obesity rate

Question 5

Normal Waist circumference in men and women

Answer 5

Men - 94-102
Females - 80-88cm

Question 6

Overweight Waist circumference in men and women

Answer 6

Men - <102cm
Females - <90cm

Question 7

Obese 1 Waist circumference in men and women

Answer 7

Male - <110 cm
Female - <105cm

Question 8

Obese 2 and 3 Waist circumference in men and women

Answer 8

Male - <125cm
Females - <115cm