Overweight

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/overweight

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Overweight?25–30 kg/m2
2. What is the primary risk factor for?Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and osteoarthritis
3. What does "overweight" mean for a person's body?Overweight means having more body fat than is healthy. The World Health Organization says a BMI between 25 and 30 means overweight. It is a simple way to measure weight but doesn’t tell if the extra weight is fat or muscle.
4. Why can having too much body fat be a problem for our health?Too much body fat can make the heart work harder, raise blood pressure, and lead to problems like type 2 diabetes and arthritis. It can also affect breathing, movement, and feelings, making it harder to stay healthy and happy.

Adipose Tissue: The connective tissue that stores fat in the body, commonly known as body fat.
Sedentary Lifestyle: A pattern of living characterized by minimal physical activity and prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Chronic diseases that are not passed from person to person, such as heart disease and diabetes.