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1 Obesity, starvation and BMI

2 Why do these people look like this
Why do these people look like this? What are the effects on their health? Which is healthier? Give a reason!!!!!

3 Starvation & Anorexia Starvation in most cases is due to a lack of food Not through choice but society e.g. Wars, pests eating crops. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental health disorder that affects the person’s image of themselves and this affects appetite. The effects of starvation are; You become thin and have muscle wastage including your heart. Your immune system cannot work properly In females the periods stop

4 Obesity Obesity Is caused by taking in to many calories that you
don’t burn off What health effects does this have? Osteoartheritis Cardiovascular problems High blood pressure Type II diabetes How can I lose weight?

5 Calculating BMI Body Mass Index (BMI) =
Most people have a BMI in the range of Below 18.5 or above 35 indicate health problems. My BMI is Mass ÷ height x height = Good or bad?

6 Calculating BMI Body Mass Index (BMI) =
Most people have a BMI in the range of Below 18.5 or above 35 indicate health problems. Person Mass kg Height m Height2 BMI Iqbal 79 1.68 Ben 70 1.72 Ali 89 1.56 Mei Leung 49 1.61

7 Calculating BMI Body Mass Index (BMI) =
Most people have a BMI in the range of Below 18.5 or above 35 indicate health problems. Person Mass kg Height m Height2 BMI Iqbal 79 1.68 2.82 28.0 Ben 70 1.72 2.96 23.7 Ali 89 1.56 2.43 36.6 Mei Leung 49 1.61 2.59 18.9

8 Victoria Beckham Height: 1.67m Weight: 42 kg BMI: Verdict:

9 Beyonce Knowles Height: 1.67m Weight: 61 kg BMI: Verdict:

10 Martin Johnson Height: 2.00 m Weight: 119 kg BMI: Verdict:

11 What would you do if you were overweight?
What could you do if you were underweight?


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