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Obesity

Obesity is when a person carries so much excess weight that it begins to effect their health negatively. If a person’s body weight is 20% higher than it should be, they would be considered obese. Another indicator of obesity is if the person’s BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity?

Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Diabetes is associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Many medical problems such as diabetes, stroke and heart attacks are associated with being overweight or obese.

1

A BMI over 25 is considered obese.

Explanation:

A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. BMI is a statistical measurement of your height and weight. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.

2

Going on a crash diet can lower the metabolism.

Explanation:

Muscle mass effects the metabolic rate. Crash diets can cause muscle loss which can slow the metabolism.

3

There are medication options for people with obesity.

Explanation:

Yes, commonly prescribed weight loss medications include orlistat, phentermine, buproprion and naltrexone. These medications may be prescribed when other lifestyle changes have not proven effective.

4

Sleep habits are not associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Sleep habits are associated with obesity. Other common reasons include consuming too many calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications.

Muscle Mass & Weight Control in Regards to Diabetes and Obesity

The preservation of muscle mass is critical to control your weight. One pound of muscle consumes roughly 50 calories per day, and that’s without exerting yourself. That’s sitting on the couch watching the football game. So, six pounds of muscle would be 300 calories a day so that’s roughly a light breakfast.

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