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?

Physical inactivity Signup and view all the answers

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

Obesogenic Signup and view all the answers

What is the current crisis point being addressed?

Human health and obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is active living, according to the definition?

A way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. Signup and view all the answers

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

Walkable community. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a walkable community?

High density and mixed land uses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a walkable community?

Auto-dependent community. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a lack of active living?

Increased risk of chronic diseases. Signup and view all the answers

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

Street connectivity. Signup and view all the answers

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

A commercial airport Signup and view all the answers

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

Grid-like, well-connected, and hierarchical streets Signup and view all the answers

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

140 acres Signup and view all the answers

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

More residents meeting public health guidelines Signup and view all the answers

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

Within 600 feet Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreased by 68 minutes per week Signup and view all the answers

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

Promote active transportation and recreation Signup and view all the answers

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

The priority given to pedestrians and bicyclists Signup and view all the answers

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

LEED-ND 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?

5800 kcal Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote physical activity and reduce weight gain Signup and view all the answers

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

1 pound per year Signup and view all the answers