6.01 the weight epidemic

Mary's doctor says that her inactive lifestyle has put her at risk of becoming obese. What else might Mary be facing if she continues to be inactive? A shortened life expectancy and higher medical bills A longer life expectancy with lower medical expenses A life expectancy consistent with her peers but higher medical bills A typical life expectancy for her age group with average medical expenses

A shortened life expectancy and higher medical bills

Jack just found out that he is technically considered obese. His parents and grandparents never had this issue. What is likely different about Jack's lifestyle and his future? He is outside more frequently and has reduced his risk of cardiovascular disease as an adult. He spends a long time at the computer and has a higher chance of adult obesity. He has more indoor activities scheduled and will avoid being disabled as an adult. He has a bigger family now, so the outlook for his health is different than peers in terms of adult obesity.

He spends a long time at the computer and has a higher chance of adult obesity.

Which of the following is a possible result of obesity? Low blood pressure Bone loss High blood pressure Common cold

High blood pressure

What is a reasonable and healthy step you can take to reduce your risk of obesity? A. Consume more processed foods on consecutive days B. Engage in a walk around the block monthly for an hour C. Include physical activity each day for an hour D. Eliminate the use of electronic devices on alternate days

Include physical activity each day for an hour

Which of the following is a health problem associated with obesity in children? Risk of not being able to increase strength Risk of not being able to reduce their weight Risk of denser bones Risk of bone fractures

Risk of bone fractures

Emma has a hard time losing weight and is struggling to achieve a healthy weight. Pictures of her grandmother show that she was always a healthy weight at Emma's age, and Emma wants to be more like that. What is likely different about Emma's lifestyle and her life expectancy compared to her grandmother's generation? She will have a larger circle of friends and have a longer life expectancy. She will consume more home cooked meals and have a shorter life expectancy. She will eat more fast food and have a shorter life expectancy. She will use more sophisticated technology and have a longer life expectancy.

She will eat more fast food and have a shorter life expectancy.

Which of the following is a possible result of unhealthy weight gain? Low blood pressure Hepatitis C Type 2 diabetes Oral infections

Type 2 diabetes

Which of the following is a possible result of low levels of activity caused by being overweight? Cancer Deep sleep patterns Extended joints Influenza

Cancer

What is the CDC, and what does it have to do with healthy weight levels? Collective Dairy Coalition: they create menus to help consumers balance dairy intake with other food groups Coalition Directing Consumption: they collect grocery sale information and provide purchase recommendations Center for Disease Control: they monitor health statistics and give suggestions for national awareness Charter for Decreasing Calories: they create new laws and regulations concerning the calories in food

Center for Disease Control: they monitor health statistics and give suggestions for national awareness

Richard's doctor says that he has become obese. What health risks is Richard now facing? A.) Early signs of cardiovascular disease and sleep apnea B.) Unease getting around and breathing difficulties C.) Insulin resistance and low blood pressure D.) Bone thickening and respiratory problems

Early signs of cardiovascular disease and sleep apnea