Health+worksheet+JO

The BMI is supposed to give you an idea of how much of your weight is due to fat or adipose tissue. But the BMI does not take in account the fitness level of each person or the bone structure or gender.
 * 1. What is the rationale behind using BMI to judge obesity?**

Risk of premature death Diabetes type 2 Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Respiratory disfunction Osteoarthritis Specific cancers
 * 2. What disorders are associated with obesity?**

They are said to have high glycemic index because the blood glucose levels rises rapidly, the pancreas produces an overload of insulin to bring the level under control. Chronically high insulin levels may lead to insulin resistance (diabetes type 2) and an increased fat deposition.
 * 3. Why might carbohydrates be the cause of the obesity epidemic today?**


 * 4. Why might fats be the cause of the obesity epidemic today?**

Lipids can cause cardiovascular disease.
 * 5. What types of fats are dangerous to our health?**

Unsaturated fats do not promote cardiovascular disease. Two examples would be corn oil and safflower oil which contain polyunsaturated fatty acids which are nutritionally essential.
 * 6. What type of fat is protective for cardiovascular disease?**

High amounts of protein intake can lead to dehydration and kidney stones. Can also sometimes cause cardiovascular disease.
 * 7. Proteins provide the essential amino acids; why shouldn't they be eaten as an energy source?**

Veg:2.5 cups per day Fruit:2 cups per day Fats: Proteins: 5.5 oz every day Carbs: 6 oz. per day Milk: 3 cups per day
 * 8. What is the chief contribution of each of these in the body -- carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fruits, vegetables?**

It tells you the necessary amounts of food group intake to be health and eat nutritious meals.
 * 9. In general, what does the USDA food pyramid tell you?**

Anorexia nervosa:** A pathological disorder of the fear of getting fat. Self-imposed starvation normally accompanies this disorder. Sometimes involves binging and purging accompanied with extreme physical activity to control weight.
 * 10. Name and describe four eating disorders.


 * Bulimia nervosa**: A person binge eats then purges in order to control weight.


 * Binge-eating disorder:** many obese people suffer from binge eating. This is the act of binge eating without the purging a multiple of stresses can cause this disorder.


 * Muscle dysmorphia**: a person who suffers from thoughts of being undefined or under-defined in the muscle groups. Numerous hours may be spent in the gym as well as body building diets to achieve this muscular goal.