High Body Mass Index (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating BMI?
What is the formula for calculating BMI?
Weight (kg) / [Height (m)]²
What BMI range classifies someone as overweight?
What BMI range classifies someone as overweight?
25-29.9
What BMI value indicates high body mass index?
What BMI value indicates high body mass index?
25 or above
What percentage of Australian adults were overweight or obese in 2017-18?
What percentage of Australian adults were overweight or obese in 2017-18?
67%
In 2017-18, what were the overweight/obese rates for Australian males vs females?
In 2017-18, what were the overweight/obese rates for Australian males vs females?
Males 74%, Females 61%
High BMI is the single greatest risk factor for which disease?
High BMI is the single greatest risk factor for which disease?
Type 2 diabetes
What percentage of type 2 diabetes burden is due to high BMI?
What percentage of type 2 diabetes burden is due to high BMI?
54%
Where does high BMI rank among all risk factors for disease burden in Australia?
Where does high BMI rank among all risk factors for disease burden in Australia?
Second highest (after tobacco)
What percentage of high BMI burden is due to fatal vs non-fatal outcomes?
What percentage of high BMI burden is due to fatal vs non-fatal outcomes?
54% fatal, 46% non-fatal
In which age group does the burden from high BMI peak?
In which age group does the burden from high BMI peak?
65-84 years