HTH 100 Lecture Notes - Basal Metabolic Rate, Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Deprivation
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Obesogenic refers to environmental conditions that promote obesity, such as the availability of unhealthy foods, social and cultural norms that lead to high calorie consumption, and lack of physical activity. Obesity refers to a body weight that is more than 20% above recommended levels for health or bmi. Body mass index (bmi) a description of body weight relative to height. Used to assess risk for possible present or future health problems. Overweight which is body wright more than 10% above healthy levels or a bmi between. Bmi greater than 30 reduces their life expectancy by 2-4 years. Bmi greater than 40 costs 8-10 years of life expectancy. Nearly 55% of obese children are still obsess in adolescence; 80% will be obese adults; Diabetes, strongly associated with overweight and obesity, another major concern. Healthy weight those with bmis of 18. 5 to 24. 9. Prone to grazing and food cravings more than others. Resting metabolic rate (rmr) assessing your energy expenditure levels.
