Physical Development in Early Adulthood
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Which of the following is a physical change that occurs in early adulthood?

  • Decreased immune system
  • Increased risk of illness and disease
  • Thickening hair (correct)
  • Decreased metabolic rate
  • What is the main factor contributing to overweight and obesity in developed countries?

  • High fat and sugar intake (correct)
  • Genetics
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Change in basal metabolic rate
  • What is considered overweight according to BMI in adults?

  • BMI over 30
  • BMI over 20
  • BMI over 25 (correct)
  • BMI over 35
  • True or false: There is a global relationship between affluence and obesity in early adulthood.

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    True or false: Weight gain in early adulthood can be caused by factors such as change in basal metabolic rate, genetics, and diet.

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    True or false: An adult with a BMI over 30 is considered obese.

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    Physical Changes in Early Adulthood

    • Weight gain is a physical change that occurs in early adulthood.

    Factors Contributing to Overweight and Obesity

    • The main factor contributing to overweight and obesity in developed countries is a diet high in calories and low in nutrients.

    BMI Classification

    • According to BMI, an adult is considered overweight if their BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
    • An adult with a BMI over 30 is considered obese.

    Relationship between Affluence and Obesity

    • There is a global relationship between affluence and obesity in early adulthood, meaning that as affluence increases, so does the likelihood of obesity.

    Causes of Weight Gain

    • Weight gain in early adulthood can be caused by factors such as: • Change in basal metabolic rate • Genetics • Diet

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    Test your knowledge on physical development in early adulthood, including the impact of risky behavior on health, signs of aging, and changes in hair, skin, and body composition.

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