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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?
In what year was the prevalence of obesity around 30-50%?
In what year was the prevalence of obesity around 30-50%?
Who is more commonly affected by obesity?
Who is more commonly affected by obesity?
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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Test your knowledge on the causes of malnutrition, infant and young child feeding practices, weaning, protein production, immunization, obesity, and more. Explore topics such as BMI, prevalence of obesity globally, and the impact of chronic conditions. Challenge yourself with questions on health education related to malnutrition and obesity.
