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What does a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m² define?
What does a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m² define?
- Normal weight
- Obesity (correct)
- Overweight
- Underweight
In what year was the prevalence of obesity around 30-50%?
In what year was the prevalence of obesity around 30-50%?
- 2010
- 2005 (correct)
- 1998
- 2015
Who is more commonly affected by obesity?
Who is more commonly affected by obesity?
- Men
- Women (correct)
- Children
- Elderly
Which factor is characterized by a relative excess of adipose tissue?
Which factor is characterized by a relative excess of adipose tissue?
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What is defined as a BMI equal to weight divided by height squared (in kg/m²)?
What is defined as a BMI equal to weight divided by height squared (in kg/m²)?
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Study Notes
Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m² defines obesity.
- The prevalence of obesity was around 30-50% in the late 20th century, particularly noted in the 1990s.
- Obesity is more commonly affected by factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status, with higher prevalence often seen in women and certain ethnic groups.
- Obesity is characterized by a relative excess of adipose tissue, indicating an imbalance between caloric intake and expenditure.
- BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m²), serving as a simple method to assess body weight in relation to height.
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