Obesity-Brainpop

What can you infer from the definitions of overweight and obesity?

• Being obese is preferable to being overweight

• It's possible to be obese without being overweight

• Being either overweight or obese can be harmful to your health

• More people are obese than overweight

People who are obese are described as having disproportionate amounts of body fat. What is a synonym for "disproportionate?"

• Medium

• Excessive

• Adequate

• Tolerable

Which of the following body types is most likely to be considered obese?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following units is most similar to the calorie?

• Gram

• Ounce

• Meter

• Joule

Why should a person battling obesity avoid the following food?

• All fruits contain unhealthy amounts of sugar

• Strawberries are high in fat

• Chocolate is high in sugar and calories

• Mixing fruit and chocolate results in too much protein

The word "sedentary" best describes which of the following groups of people at a basketball game?

• Referees

• Fans

• Players

• Cheerleaders

The majority of people suffering from obesity-related illnesses have problems with which organ?

• Bladder

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

Which of the following medical conditions is most preventable?

• Diabetes

• Farsightedness

• Cancer

• Baldness

Which combination of experts is best suited to help someone battling obesity?

• Nutritionist and personal trainer

• Food critic and physical therapist

• Gourmet chef and dentist

• Restaurant owner and television salesman

Which of the following strategies would be most effective in preventing obesity?

• Eating larger portions of high-fat and high-sugar foods

• Visiting the gym for a strenuous two-hour workout once a month

• Skipping meals and munching on snacks throughout the day

• Sticking to a well-balanced diet and jogging once a day