Obesity

Having a higher waist circumference increases the risk of...?

• Type 2 diabetes

• High blood Pressure

• Cardiovascular disease

• All of the above

Complete this equation: BMI =

• (height in m)² / (weight in kg)

• (weight in kg)² / (height in m)

• (weight in kg) / (height in m)²

• (height in m) / (weight in kg)²

Which of the following BMI ranges shows someone in the desirable or healthy BMI range?

• Under 18

• 18.5 to 25

• 25 to 30

• 30 to 40

True or false? Normal range for BMI and waist circumferences differ between different ethnicity

• True

• False

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of overweight people??

• Brazil

• Mexico

• India

• China

What factor makes it more likely that babies in Mexico and India are likely to grow up to be overweight?

• They are more likely to have inherited the "obesity" gene than children in other countries

• Physiological changes due to malnourishment during infancy that makes them more susceptible to obesity if they gain access to a high sugar and fat diet.

• Cultural practices like late weaning

• Physiological impacts from being born to an obese mother

True or false? Most of the health problems associated with obesity decrease through weight loss

• True

• False

Which major change in food behavior in China that has contributed to increasing obesity?

• Increased snacking on processed foods

• Increased screen time

• Increased rice consumption

• Decreased walking due to improved mass transit

What factors contribute to weight loss during international travels, as suggested by scientists studying nutrition and health?

• Increased daily steps and physical activity during vacation

• Exposure to healthier and less processed food options

• Time zone differences impacting metabolism

• Reduced stress levels associated with vacation

True or false? Most of the health problems associated with obesity decrease through weight loss

• True

• False