Chapter 3.4

What is the contribution of overweight and obesity to Australia's health status?

• Overweight and obesity significantly contribute to Australia's health issues.

• Overweight and obesity have no impact on Australia's health status.

• Overweight and obesity are beneficial to Australia's health.

• Overweight and obesity are the sole contributors to Australia's health status.

In 2022, the proportion of Australian males classified as overweight or obese was approximately?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Why is BMI not considered an accurate indicator of health risks for children and youth.

• BMI does not account for muscle mass and distribution of fat.

• BMI is a perfect measure of health for all ages.

• BMI considers only height and weight, ignoring other factors.

• BMI is only used for adults.

What health risks are associated with overweight and obesity?

• Heart disease and stroke

• Diabetes

• Certain types of cancer

• All of the above

In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin effectively.

• True

• False

Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. How is it related to overweight and obesity?

• It is not related to overweight and obesity.

• It is directly caused by overweight and obesity.

• Overweight and obesity increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

• Gestational diabetes leads to overweight and obesity.

Explain two ways that overweight and obesity can impact the health status of children.

• Overweight and obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes and asthma in children.

• Overweight and obesity can improve children's immune system and increase energy levels.

• Overweight and obesity have no impact on children's health status.

• Overweight and obesity can enhance children's cognitive development and academic performance.

Ava is a seven-year-old who attends primary school. She has been steadily gaining excess weight over the previous two years and is now classified as obese. Discuss how Ava’s weight could affect her social and emotional health and wellbeing.

• It could lead to low resilience and social isolation.

• It could lead to higher levels of stress and impact her social interactions.

• It can lead to a variety of diseases and lower her resilience.

• It can increase stress levels and decrease her sense of belonging.

Reducing overweight and obesity could act as a resource nationally because it:

• improves public health and reduces healthcare costs

• increases food consumption

• reduces disease transmission between countries

• promotes sedentary lifestyle

Overweight and obesity increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes because they:

• lead to increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels

• improve insulin sensitivity

• reduce inflammation

• decrease body fat percentage