THURSDAY 02/28

SR338
TODAY:
-The discussion questions for the 2 articles that were assigned on Tuesday were due.
-We finished Chapter 4.
-We discussed the 2 articles.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Brad Head will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 discussion questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What % of the US adult population (20 years & older) have a BMI greater than 25?
3) What % of the US adult population (20 years & older) have a BMI greater than 30?
4) About how much money do people spend yearly attempting to lose weight?
5) The total cost attributable to treating obesity-related diseases is estimated at how much per year?
6) Excessive body weight & obesity are risk factors for many physical ailments including what?
7) Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight lose about how many years of life?
8) Severe obesity (BMI > 45) at a young age, may cut up to how many years off one's life?
9) About what % of people in the US are underweight?
10) Define the following eating disorders:
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Emotional eating
11) When diet is combined with exercise, close to 100% of the weight loss is in the form of what?
12) What is ghrelin & leptin?
13) What is the average BMI of individuals who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night?
14) What is the average BMI of individuals who average 8 hours of sleep per night?
15) On average, how many pounds does the typical adult American gain per year?
16) What is the most important reason why physical activity & exercise are so vital for weight loss maintenance?