Factors Influencing Obesity Quiz

High-calorie foods contribute to excess calorie intake, leading to weight gain and obesity.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on weight and height, used to classify weight status.

Obesity is not typically associated with osteoporosis, which is more commonly linked to low body weight.

Socioeconomic status influences access to healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity, and other factors contributing to obesity.

Leptin signals the brain to suppress appetite, helping regulate food intake and body weight.

Ghrelin stimulates appetite and increases food intake, hence often called the 'hunger hormone.'

Obesity is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body, leading to various health problems.

Central obesity refers to the accumulation of fat around the abdomen and is linked to various health risks.

Genetics, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, and environmental factors contribute to childhood obesity.

Engaging in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week helps prevent obesity.

Psychological factors such as stress, depression, and negative body image are associated with obesity.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of depression, not a decreased risk.