Identify eight problems associated with obesity
Problems associated with obesity include:
• Abdominal hernias
• Accidents
• Certain cancers: colon, rectal, prostate, breast, uterus, cervical, ovarian
• Complications during pregnancy
• Complications with surgical procedures
• Decreased longevity
• Decreased quality of life
• Depression
• Diabetes (type 2)
• Fertility problems
• Gallbladder and liver disease
• Gout
• Heart disease
• High blood cholesterol levels
• Hormonal imbalances
• Hypertension
• Injury to weight-bearing joints
• Kidney abnormalities
• Metabolic syndrome
• Osteoarthritis (knees, hips, lower spine)
• Poor self-esteem
• Respiratory problems
• Sleep disturbances
• Varicose veins
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A. one B. two C. three D. It is not necessary to include B12 in the diet.
The condition characterized by a severe deficiency of calories is known as
A) kwashiorkor. B) marasmic kwashiorkor. C) marasmus. D) edema.
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a. aerobic. b. anaerobic. c. oxidative. d. endurance.