Understanding the Correlation between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Understanding the Correlation between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

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Biology, Mathematics

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does a BMI of 27.3 indicate about an individual's weight classification?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how waist to hip ratio is calculated and its significance.

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What are the obesity thresholds for waist to hip ratio for males and females?

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