OBESITYPrepared by:

S. BryanA. James

C. AlexanderS. Khan

ACTIVITY

In your notebooks, define the term ‘obesity’.

DEFINITIONThe term ‘obesity’ refers to an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight. The term obesity and overweight are sometimes used interchangeably. However the too are not the same.

DEFINITION• Overweight: having more body

weight than is considered normal or healthy for one’s age or build

• B.M.I: Body Mass Index is a number that is calculated based on both the height and weight to determine if the weight is high or low compared with what you would expect for that height.

CAUSESThere ae several causes of obesity:

See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5GCCcWqtZ8

CAUSES1. Genetics2. Overeating3. Calories4. Physical inactivity5. Medications6. Disruptions in the endocrine system7. Psychological and social factors (stress,

lack of sleep, lack money, withdrawal syndrome)

EFFECTS

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

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QUESTIONS

ASSIGNMENT You are concerned about your friend John, who has been gaining weight rapidly since he lost his dog, Sue. He believes that eating fast food and snacks in front of the television every chance he gets would prevent him from worrying about Sue. In no more than 500 words, write an essay explaining three types of treatments for obesity and five ways to prevent it.

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