Childhood Obesity (A2 - B1)

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  "Obesity in children" by Joe_13 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 .

  Studies have shown that about 30% of all children in America aged 6 to 19 are either overweight or obese. That is almost one out of three young Americans. The situation in the countries of the European Union is similar. The body mass index (BMI) is a formula to measure obesity. It uses a combination of height and weight. A BMI score of 25 or higher shows that you are overweight, and a BMI of over 30 indicates obesity.

  
  
  

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  • body mass index = BMI = shows if you have the right weight compared to how tall you are
  • height = how tall you are
  • indicate = is a sign for
  • measure = calculate
  • overweight = to have too much weight
  • obese = another word for being fat
  • obesity = fatness
  • score = number
  • similar = almost the same
  • weight = how heavy you are
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  • Select activity Who Is At Risk ?

    

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  • Select activity What Causes Childhood Obesity ?

    

    What Causes Childhood Obesity ? Page
  • Select activity Snacks And Fast Food

    

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  • Select activity Eating Habits At Home

    

    Eating Habits At Home Page
  • Select activity What Childhood Obesity Can Lead To

    

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  • Select activity Childhood Obesity - Word List (PDF)

    

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  • Select activity Childhood obesity 10 times higher than in the 1970s

    

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  • Select activity Childhood Obesity - World Health Organization

    

    Childhood Obesity - World Health Organization Page
  • Select activity More Children Are Obese Than Underweight

    

    More Children Are Obese Than Underweight Page
  • Select activity Causes, Risks Outlook of Childhood Obesity

    

    Causes, Risks Outlook of Childhood Obesity Page
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  • Select activity My eating habits

    

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