ARCH 212: Social & Behavioral Factors in Design
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What is the percentage of adults in the UK who are obese?

  • 30%
  • 36% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 25%

What is the predicted impact of obesity on the average life span in the next 50 years?

  • It will increase the average life span by 2-5 years.
  • It will shorten the average life span by 2-5 years. (correct)
  • It will increase the average life span by 10-15 years.
  • It will have no impact on the average life span.

What is the definition of obesity in terms of BMI?

  • BMI > 25
  • BMI > 30 (correct)
  • BMI > 35
  • BMI > 40

What is the primary factor contributing to the obesity epidemic in the US?

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

What is the term used to describe an environment that fosters obesity?

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

What is the current crisis point being addressed?

<p>Human health and obesity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is active living, according to the definition?

<p>A way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a community with high density and mixed land uses?

<p>Walkable community. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a walkable community?

<p>High density and mixed land uses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a walkable community?

<p>Auto-dependent community. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a lack of active living?

<p>Increased risk of chronic diseases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the design of streets and roads in a walkable community?

<p>Street connectivity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport?

<p>A commercial airport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the street networks in the Mueller neighborhood?

<p>Grid-like, well-connected, and hierarchical streets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many acres of parks are there in the Mueller neighborhood?

<p>140 acres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the study on physical activity in the Mueller neighborhood?

<p>More residents meeting public health guidelines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far are all homes in the Mueller neighborhood from a park or open space?

<p>Within 600 feet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the change in car use in the Mueller neighborhood according to the study?

<p>Decreased by 68 minutes per week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of street design in Walkable Streets?

<p>Promote active transportation and recreation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Walkable Streets and Auto-dependent Streets?

<p>The priority given to pedestrians and bicyclists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative that promotes environmentally friendly and sustainable urban design?

<p>LEED-ND (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated amount of calories burned per year if people spent 2 more minutes per day going upstairs?

<p>5800 kcal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of designing stairs in Activity-Friendly Buildings?

<p>To promote physical activity and reduce weight gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight gain for US adults from 1990 to 2000, according to Sallis and Danenberg?

<p>1 pound per year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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