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.
Lesson details
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.
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.
Keywords
BMI - Body mass index is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Obesity - When someone has a BMI of 30 or above.
Coronary heart disease - When a person’s coronary arteries are blocked, potentially leading to a heart attack.
Type two diabetes - When a person cannot control their blood sugar levels.
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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