Answer to Question #221407 in Biology for Abhishek Gaurav

Question

21. Enumerate the risk factors for obesity.

22. Discuss the major risk factors of pregnancy.

Answer 1

21) Lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, not enough sleep, and high amounts of stress can increase your risk for overweight and obesity. Childhood obesity remains a serious problem in the United States, and some populations are more at risk for childhood obesity than others.

22) Advanced maternal age. Pregnancy risks are higher for mothers older than age 35. Also, Lifestyle choices, Maternal health problems, Pregnancy complications, Multiple pregnancy and Pregnancy history tend to be other risk factors