Weight loss

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/weight-loss

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. What happens when we eat more calories than we use?When we eat more calories than our body needs, the extra energy is stored as fat, which can make us gain weight.
2. Why do doctors say we need both food and exercise to lose weight?Losing weight works best when we eat fewer calories and move more, because exercise helps burn calories and keeps our muscles strong.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The minimum amount of energy your body needs to function at rest.
Adipose Tissue: Body fat tissue, which stores energy and insulates the body.
Bariatric Surgery: Surgical procedures designed to promote significant weight loss in individuals with severe obesity.