Imbalanced diet: obesity
I can explain the effects on the human body of consuming too much food.
Imbalanced diet: obesity
I can explain the effects on the human body of consuming too much food.
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Key learning points
- Not consuming a balanced diet can lead to ill health.
- Body mass index (BMI) is calculated from a person’s height and body mass.
- Consuming too much food can cause BMI to become too high, and lead to obesity.
- Effects of obesity on the human body.
- Obesity can increase the risk of developing other health issues, including heart disease.
Keywords
BMI - Body mass index (BMI) is a measure that compares your weight and height to assess whether they are in a healthy proportion.
Obesity - When someone has a BMI of 30 or above.
Coronary heart disease - A condition in which the coronary arteries become blocked.
Type two diabetes - When a person cannot control their blood sugar levels.
Common misconception
We should not eat fat.
Fat makes up an important part of our diet. We use it as a store of energy and to make cell membranes.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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