Everything 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationDietGCSEAQA Created by: Elliewelly09Created on: 19-01-14 14:48 What is meant by underweight? To be classed as underweight the persons body weight is considered as too low to be healthy 1 of 11 What problems can being underweight cause? Poor physical stamina, weak immune system- leaving them open to infection 2 of 11 What is meant by annorexia? Eating disorder characterised by immoderate food restriction and fear of gaining weight, as well as a distorted body image 3 of 11 What does annorexia involve? Excessive weight loss, usually found in females 4 of 11 What problems can anorexia cause? Growth-height gain may slow and can stop completely, heart disease or death 5 of 11 What is meant by overweight? Generally defined as having more body fat than is optimally healthy, overweight can be due to muscle 6 of 11 What problems can overweight cause? Alcoholism, eating disorders, insufficient or poor quality sleep, limited physical exercise, poor nutrition, overeating, stress, metabolic disorders 7 of 11 What is meant by overfat? A condition of having more than a healthy amount of body fat. This is determind by measuring your percentage body fat 8 of 11 What problems can overfat cause? High blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks 9 of 11 What is meant by obesity? Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health 10 of 11 What problems can obesity cause? Reduced life expectancy, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes 11 of 11
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