Obesity and Health Risks Quiz

Obesity and BMI

• A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 indicates an increased risk for various health issues.
• Diseases associated with high BMI include coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerosis, type II diabetes mellitus (DM), sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallstones, gynecologic abnormalities, stroke, and certain cancers (colon, prostate, breast, endometrium).

Nature of Obesity

• Obesity is classified as a chronic disease with multifactorial origins.
• Its development stems from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental influences.

Demographic Prevalence

• Obesity is more common in women than men, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, with Asian-Americans being the exception.
• Among minority groups, Black and Hispanic women exhibit the highest rates of obesity.

Caloric Imbalance

• Obesity results from an imbalance between caloric intake and expenditure.
• One pound of body weight equates to approximately 3,500 calories; consuming an excess of 500 calories per day can lead to a weight gain of one pound in a week.

Nutritional and Activity Factors

• Increased intake of fatty foods contributes to obesity.
• Physical activity is a significant factor influencing weight management, falling as the fourth leading contributor to obesity.