BMI Quiz: Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI) Questions

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What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

height (m) / weight (kg)

weight (kg) / height squared (m2) (correct)

height squared (m2) / weight (kg)

weight (kg) / height (m)

A person with a BMI of 32.5 is classified as:

Healthy weight

Class II obese (correct)

Class III obese

Class I obese

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with being overweight or obese?

Osteoporosis (correct)

Gallbladder disease

Osteoarthritis

Hypertension

What is the primary cause of obesity?

Energy imbalance over a long period of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the BMI range for a person to be classified as underweight?

Below 18.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of pregnancy associated with obesity?

Urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when calories consumed are greater than calories used?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of negative attitudes towards obese individuals?

Avoidance of medical care Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of binge eating disorder?

Eating a large amount of food in a short period Signup and view all the answers

How often must binge eating episodes occur to be classified as binge eating disorder?

2 days a week for 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy to prevent obesity?

Assessing and changing your behavior and environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of weight bias for individuals with binge eating disorder?

Poor self-esteem and depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines an individual's body mass index (BMI)?

Height and weight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health risks is NOT associated with being overweight or obese?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the presence of excess body or facial hair in individuals?

Hirsutism Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of an individual with a BMI of 38.5?

Class III obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles?

Stress incontinence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of negative attitudes towards obese individuals?

Psychological disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of frequent binge eating episodes?

Marked distress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of relational forms of weight bias?

Teacher bias Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an episode of binge eating?

Eating a large amount of food in a discrete time period Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of weight bias on individuals with obesity?

Avoidance of medical care Signup and view all the answers

What is a criterion for diagnosing binge eating disorder?

Frequency of 2 days per week for 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a stereotype leading to weight bias?

Obese individuals are lazy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Obesity?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height squared (m2)
BMI is significantly correlated with total body fat content
BMI categories:
- Underweight: < 18.5
- Healthy Weight: 18.5 - 24.9
- Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
- Obese: ≥ 30.0

Classes of Obesity

Class I Obesity: BMI 30.0 - 34.9
Class II Obesity: BMI 35.0 - 39.9
Class III Obesity (Extreme Obesity): BMI ≥ 40.0

Risks of Obesity

Higher risk of morbidity from:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea
- Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, prostate, colon)
Associated with:
- High blood cholesterol
- Stress incontinence
- Complications of pregnancy
- Menstrual irregularities
- Hirsutism (excess body facial hair)
- Psychological disorders (depression)
- Increased surgical risk

Causes of Obesity

Energy imbalance over a long period of time
Energy in > Energy out
Excess calories and lack of physical activity

Negative Attitudes Toward Obese Individuals

Stigma
Rejection
Prejudice
Discrimination
Verbal, physical, and relational forms
Peer teasing
Teacher bias

Response to Weight Bias

Poor self-esteem
Depression
Avoidance of medical care
Overeating/Binge eating
Physical inactivity
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Recurrent episodes of binge eating
Eating an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat in a similar period of time
Sense of lack of control during episodes
Marked distress about binge eating
Frequency of at least 2 days per week for 6 months
Does not occur only during bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa

Strategies to Prevent Obesity

Assessing behavior and environment
Adopting healthy habits
Other behaviors that help prevent obesity

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Test your knowledge on obesity, body mass index (BMI), and its correlation with body fat content. Learn how to calculate BMI and understand the different classes of obesity.

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