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______ is used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese.
______ is used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese.
Body mass index
Which of the following has replaced malnutrition as the most prevalent dietary contributor to poor health worldwide?
Which of the following has replaced malnutrition as the most prevalent dietary contributor to poor health worldwide?
Men and younger adults are more likely to be overweight or obese than women and older adults.
Men and younger adults are more likely to be overweight or obese than women and older adults.
False
Identify the specific cancers where obesity is a contributing factor to its death rates.
Identify the specific cancers where obesity is a contributing factor to its death rates.
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Identify a chief cause of disability.
Identify a chief cause of disability.
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___ is an excessive accumulation of body fat.
___ is an excessive accumulation of body fat.
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The World Health Organization has estimated that almost 41 million children under the age of ______ are overweight.
The World Health Organization has estimated that almost 41 million children under the age of ______ are overweight.
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It is seen that at present almost 70 percent of the adult U.S population are _____.
It is seen that at present almost 70 percent of the adult U.S population are _____.
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Obesity has been tied to poor _____.
Obesity has been tied to poor _____.
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Obesity has contributed substantially to deaths from _____.
Obesity has contributed substantially to deaths from _____.
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Obesity and _____ appear to exert independent adverse effects on health, leading to greater risks than either risk factor alone.
Obesity and _____ appear to exert independent adverse effects on health, leading to greater risks than either risk factor alone.
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According to a research study, _____ is an especially potent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and decline in cognitive function.
According to a research study, _____ is an especially potent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and decline in cognitive function.
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_____ people are prone to having personality disorders and psychiatric conditions, especially depression.
_____ people are prone to having personality disorders and psychiatric conditions, especially depression.
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Obesity has been associated with early _____.
Obesity has been associated with early _____.
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Obesity is known to increase risks _____.
Obesity is known to increase risks _____.
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What are the effects of repeated exposure to other people's judgments about one's weight?
What are the effects of repeated exposure to other people's judgments about one's weight?
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According to Epel et al., people with excessive _____ are more psychologically and physiologically reactive to stress.
According to Epel et al., people with excessive _____ are more psychologically and physiologically reactive to stress.
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Often ignored among the risks of obesity is _____ that can result.
Often ignored among the risks of obesity is _____ that can result.
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According to Belluck (2005), for the first time in over 200 years, the current generation of children has a shorter life expectancy than their parents due to _____.
According to Belluck (2005), for the first time in over 200 years, the current generation of children has a shorter life expectancy than their parents due to _____.
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Identify the true statements about fat deposits in a body and its relation to obesity.
Identify the true statements about fat deposits in a body and its relation to obesity.
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A consequence of obese people becoming reclusive is that diseases such as _____ may be far advanced by the time they seek a physician.
A consequence of obese people becoming reclusive is that diseases such as _____ may be far advanced by the time they seek a physician.
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Which of the following risk factors for cardiovascular disease are seen in nearly two-thirds of overweight and obese children in the United States?
Which of the following risk factors for cardiovascular disease are seen in nearly two-thirds of overweight and obese children in the United States?
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Obesity depends on the ____.
Obesity depends on the ____.
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What are the factors that contribute to the risk of obesity among children?
What are the factors that contribute to the risk of obesity among children?
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Women of _____ origin are more likely to be obese.
Women of _____ origin are more likely to be obese.
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People who are _____ are more likely to be obese.
People who are _____ are more likely to be obese.
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Identify the true statements about the risk factors for obesity.
Identify the true statements about the risk factors for obesity.
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Identify a true statement about the reasons for high rates of obesity in childhood.
Identify a true statement about the reasons for high rates of obesity in childhood.
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Successive cycles of dieting and weight gain that enhance the efficiency of food use and lower the metabolic rate is known as
Successive cycles of dieting and weight gain that enhance the efficiency of food use and lower the metabolic rate is known as
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The idea that each individual has an ideal biological weight, which cannot be greatly modified is known as the _____
The idea that each individual has an ideal biological weight, which cannot be greatly modified is known as the _____
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Study Notes
Body Mass Index and Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to assess whether an individual is overweight or obese.
- Obesity has replaced malnutrition as the leading dietary contributor to poor health globally.
- Obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat.
Cancer and Health Risks Associated with Obesity
- Obesity significantly contributes to death rates from cancers such as multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- It is a chief cause of disability and is tied to poor cognitive functioning.
- Obesity has also led to increased mortality from cardiovascular diseases.
Demographics and Prevalence
- Nearly 41 million children under age five are estimated to be overweight by the World Health Organization.
- Approximately 70% of the adult population in the U.S. is classified as overweight.
- Obesity is more common among African American women compared to other demographics.
Psychological and Social Effects
- Obese individuals may experience low self-esteem and social alienation due to societal judgments regarding weight.
- Psychological distress is often overlooked among the risks associated with obesity.
- Abdominal fat has been identified as a significant risk factor for various chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease.
Childhood Obesity and Risk Factors
- There is a concerning trend of a decreasing life expectancy for children compared to their parents, primarily due to high rates of obesity.
- Risk factors for obesity in children include sedentary lifestyles and genetic predispositions favoring fat storage.
- Approximately two-thirds of overweight and obese children exhibit conditions such as hyperinsulinemia and elevated blood pressure.
Physiological Aspects of Obesity
- The number and size of fat cells determine an individual's obesity risk.
- Large fat cells are highly efficient at storing fat and can lead to a cycle of increasing obesity.
- "Yo-yo dieting" refers to cycles of weight loss and gain that can negatively impact metabolism.
The Set Point Theory
- The set point theory of weight suggests that each individual has a predetermined biological weight that is challenging to alter significantly.
Behavioral and Lifestyle Influences
- A sedentary lifestyle, including excessive screen time, is a primary contributor to childhood obesity.
- Individuals with high levels of neuroticism may be more prone to obesity.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts covered in Chapter 5 about nutrition and obesity. This quiz includes essential definitions and true or false questions related to body mass index and dietary health trends. Perfect for students reviewing the impact of nutrition on overall health.
