Obesity

Question 1

Obesity

Answer 1

Being 20% or more over the normal weight for your height

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

The rate we burn food at. Controlled by the thyroid gland

Question 3

Obesity is caused by

Answer 3

An under active thyroid gland, overeating, lack of exercise, Inbalance of energy input and output, ignorance of nutrition and bad eating habits eg snacking

Question 4

Problems caused by obesity

Answer 4

Joint problems
Liver disease
Shorter life expectancy
Stroke
Heart attack 
Type 2 diabetes

Question 5

Guidelines for losing weight

Answer 5

Reduce energy input and increase output
Don’t skip meals
Avoid snacking 
Eat a high fiber diet 
Drink lots of water
Cut down on fats and sugar