Analyzing The Mental Battle of Physical Fitness and Obesity

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What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?

  • Having a sedentary lifestyle
  • Lack of sleep and rest
  • Genetics and hereditary factors
  • Eating excess calories over a long period of time (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with being overweight or obese as mentioned in the text?

  • Hypertension
  • Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, prostate, colon)
  • Healthy bone density (correct)
  • Gallbladder Disease

How are negative attitudes towards obese individuals manifested according to the text?

  • Discrimination and prejudice (correct)
  • Reducing societal stereotypes
  • Increased social support
  • Encouraging healthy lifestyle changes

In response to weight bias, what forms can discrimination take according to the text?

<p>Verbal, physical, and relational expressions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical effect associated with obesity mentioned in the text?

<p>High blood cholesterol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to binge eating disorder according to the text?

<p>Consuming large amounts of food in a short time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for an individual with a BMI of 18?

<p>Underweight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of obesity is considered the most extreme among the three classes?

<p>Class III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What BMI range defines an individual as overweight?

<p>25-29.9 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage above the recommended weight for size defines an adult as overweight?

<p>30% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body?

<p>Obesity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a BMI of 30 or higher indicate?

<p>Obese (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)?

<p>Feeling a sense of lack of control during the episodes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is NOT associated with obesity prevention strategies?

<p>Overeating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common negative attitude towards obese individuals?

<p>Weight bias and discrimination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must binge eating episodes occur to meet the criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED)?

<p>Twice a week for 6 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically associated with physical fitness and obesity?

<p>Overeating and binge eating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important lesson related to preventing obesity from the provided content?

<p>Assessing behavior and environment for improvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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