6 Questions
Which of the following is a physical change that occurs in early adulthood?
Thickening hair
What is the main factor contributing to overweight and obesity in developed countries?
High fat and sugar intake
What is considered overweight according to BMI in adults?
BMI over 25
True or false: There is a global relationship between affluence and obesity in early adulthood.
True
True or false: Weight gain in early adulthood can be caused by factors such as change in basal metabolic rate, genetics, and diet.
True
True or false: An adult with a BMI over 30 is considered obese.
True
Study Notes
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
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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