Understanding the Correlation between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

The video tutorial explains type 2 diabetes, highlighting its increasing prevalence and correlation with obesity. It discusses how body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WTHR) are used to assess risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The tutorial provides examples of calculating BMI and WTHR, emphasizing the positive correlation between body mass and diabetes risk. It concludes with a recap of the key points covered.

What is the primary issue in type 2 diabetes?

• The liver produces too much glucose.

• Blood glucose levels are always low.

• Body cells do not respond to insulin.

• The pancreas stops producing insulin.

What trend is observed in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the UK?

• It is decreasing.

• It remains constant.

• It is increasing.

• It fluctuates randomly.

What does a positive correlation imply?

• As one variable increases, the other decreases.

• Both variables decrease simultaneously.

• There is no relationship between the variables.

• As one variable increases, so does the other.

How is BMI calculated?

• Height in meters divided by weight in kilograms.

• Weight in kilograms multiplied by height in meters.

• Weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared.

• Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

What BMI range classifies an individual as overweight?

• Below 18.5

• 18.5 to 24.9

• 25 to 29.9

• 30 and above

How is the waist-to-hip ratio calculated?

• Hip measurement divided by waist measurement.

• Height divided by waist measurement.

• Waist measurement divided by height.

• Waist measurement divided by hip measurement.

What waist-to-hip ratio indicates obesity in females?

• Above 0.85

• Above 0.75

• Above 1.00

• Above 0.90