B1.1.2 - Weight Problems 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyKeeping HealthyGCSEAQA Created by: MaddiCreated on: 12-04-14 17:07 What does obese mean? Very overweight, with a BMI over 30. 1 of 7 What does overweight mean? A person is overweight if their body carries excess fat and their BMI is between 25 and 30. 2 of 7 What health problems are linked to being overweight/obese? Arthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. 3 of 7 What must you do to lose weight? Reduce energy intake and exercise more. 4 of 7 Why is it unhealthy to be too thin? You can suffer from deficiency diseases and may find it difficult to walk due to lack of vitamins or minerals. 5 of 7 Why are people who do exercise usually healthier than those who do not? Exercise helps reduce weight and maintain health. 6 of 7 Give three reasons to explain why a person may be malnourished. They make take in too much energy. They may have too little food. Particular nutrients may be missing from their diet. 7 of 7
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