Chapter 11-11a - Health 100 Exam 3

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The current epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States and globally is associated with which of the following health risks?

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Heart disease and diabetes

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Factors that put people at risk for problems with obesity include:

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Controllable factors such as diet and exercise, and uncontrollable factors such as genetics and age.

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Reliable methods of determining a healthy weight and body fat percentage include: Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Hip Ratio, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Cholesterol Levels and Blood Sugar, Height and Shoe Size

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Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Hip Ratio

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Which of the following weight management strategies involves maintaining a healthy eating pattern, engaging in physical activity, using supplements and diet drugs, undergoing surgery, and other options?

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All of the above

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What does the term 'Overweight' refer to?

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Having body weight more than 10 percent above healthy levels.

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What does the term 'Obesity' refer to?

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Having body weight more than 20 percent above healthy levels.

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What does the term 'Obesogenic' characterize?

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Environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful food, and physical inactivity.

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Which of the following is a common characteristic across various population groups in the US? Overweight, Obesity, Both A and B, None of the above

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Both A and B

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In the United States, between 1988 and 2018, what was the increase in the percentage of adults age 20 years or older who were overweight or obese? Options: 54.9% to 72.6%, 50% to 70%, 60% to 80%, 55% to 75%

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54.9% to 72.6%

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What percentage of children and teens have increased obesity?

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19.3%