Watch Weight of the Nation documentary, Consequences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pEkCbqN4uo
Answer the below questions fully.
- What is BMI? How is it defined? How is it used? The BMI does not really measure percent fat, which is body composition. What would be a better way for doctors to measure their patients’ health?
- Describe the Bogalusa Heart Study. What did the Bogalusa Heart Study show?
- What health issues and diseases that are related to obesity did the movie discuss?
- What are the different influences/risk factors on rates of obesity?
- The movie shows several cities in the US, and the maps of different neighborhoods and their rates of obesity and diabetes. Why do different neighborhoods have different rates of obesity?
- Why is it important that more children are becoming overweight and obese?
- Define ideal cardiovascular health. (7 factors) What are some health behaviors that can help people reach ideal cardiovascular health?
- What is fatty liver disease? Why is it dangerous? How can it be prevented?
