What other organ can obesity damage?
The heart
What happens in bulimia?
Person eats a lot, then vomits or uses laxatives
What can obesity do to your joints?
Cause joint pain or damage
Why do people with eating disorders stop eating or vomit?
They are afraid of gaining weight
What happens in anorexia nervosa?
Person stops eating or eats very little
What organ makes insulin?
The pancreas
Why is it important to have balanced energy?
To stay healthy and strong
What does insulin do?
Controls blood sugar (glucose)
What happens during a stroke?
Not enough blood goes to the brain
Name two eating disorders.
Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia
What does BMI measure?
If our weight is healthy for our height
What is malnutrition?
Not getting enough nutrients or calories
What does 'fatigue' mean?
Tiredness / lack of energy
What are 2 causes of malnutrition?
Not eating enough / serious illness
What is energy imbalance?
Eating more or less energy than we use
Too much sugar in the blood is called ______.
Hyperglycemia
What is a common heart problem from being underweight?
The heart may stop working properly
What is the BMI formula?
Weight ÷ (Height × Height)
What can happen if you are underweight?
Fragile bones, hair loss, fatigue
Diabetes can lead to what 3 health problems?
Blindness, kidney failure, stroke
What are eating disorders?
Abnormal eating habits that harm health
A BMI of 25–29.9 means what?
Overweight
A BMI of 30 or higher means what?
Obesity
What disease can obesity cause?
Diabetes mellitus
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What does underweight mean?
Too little body weight for your height
A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 means what?
Normal weight
If we eat less than we use, we become ______.
Underweight
If we eat more than we use, we become ______.
Overweight
A BMI below 18.5 means what?
Underweight