This document reports on a survey conducted to understand views on obesity among the public in Brunei. The survey collected information from 150 respondents (75 male, 75 female) and asked questions about their BMI, physical activity levels, eating habits, and views on obesity as a health risk. Key findings included that 48% of males and 21% of females were obese, with inactivity and frequent junk food consumption being common. Most respondents acknowledged obesity as a potential health risk but had difficulty maintaining active lifestyles or healthy diets. Both physical activity and nutrition were seen as important solutions to address obesity.

1. DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF
ACADEMIC NUMERACY AN & NOR AZURA
DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF
ACADEMIC NUMERACY AND I.T
LECTURERS
DR AZAHARI HAMIDON & NOR AZURA

2.  10T0070 - BIBI NOOR ATIYYAH QAYYIMAH
BINTI RAHMAT
 10T0073 - HJH NORHAIDAH BINTI HJ BAHA
 10T0074 - FATIMAH BINTI HJ JAILI
 10T0077 - NUR LIYANA AMALINA BINTI
SUHAILI
 10T0080 - SITI MAHIRAH BINTI HAJI
LUKMAN HAKIM

3. CONTENTS:

4. OBJECTIVES:
• To know whether or not the fact that obesity
could really be a potential risk of health
amongst Bruneian.
• To know the public’s general view towards
obesity.
• To know their (public) physical activity &
eating habits.

5. WHAT IS OBESITY?
Is a medical
condition; which
excess body fat
has accumulated
to the extent that
it may have an
adverse effect on
health.
leading to
reduced life
expectancy
and/or increased
health problems.
caused by a
combination
of excessive
daily calories.

6. CAUSES:
Inactive lifestyle
• Lack of physical activity.
Environment
• Doesn’t support a healthy eating habit or lifestyle.
Genes & family history
• Strong influence on a person weight.
Smoking
• Some gain weight when quitting.
Emotional factors
• Some people eat more than usual when they’re bored, angry or stressed.
Medications
• Can cause weight gain (e.g) antidepressant, seizure medicine & corticosteroids.

7. EFFECTS:
Cancer
High
blood
pressure
Heart
disease
Diabetes
DEATH &
SHORT LIFE
EXPECTANCY!

8. • Body Mass Index
• Is a measurement which compares weight and
height.
• Helps to indicate individuals in which category
their in.
Weight (kilogram )
÷
Height (centimeter)

9. TYPES OF BMI
Underweight
> 18.5
Normal
weight
18.6 – 24.9
Overweight
25 – 29.9
Obesity
30 <

10. SOLUTIONS:
Control consumption of food (dieting)
•Amount & type of food.
Active in physical activities(exercise)
•at least 30 – 45 min per day.
•Outdoor activities (e.g) sports.
Medicine(surgery/pills)
•Liposuction BUT strongly discourage.
•Pill; losing weight in an unhealthy way.
Weight loss program(self discipline)
•Obese people usually lacks of initiative, motivation but full of
laziness. It is best for them to get a personal trainer to motivate
& supervise them.

11. QUESTION 1
GENDER MALE FEMALE
NO. OF PEOPLE 75 75

12. QUESTION 2
Age /
Gender
Male Female Total
15 - 25
IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII
IIII IIII II
IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII
IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII
IIII II
94
26 - 36 IIII IIII IIII IIII III 23
37 - 47 IIII IIII IIII III IIII II 25
48 - 50 IIII III 8

13. QUESTION 3 AND 4
BMI /
Gender
Underweight
Normal
Weight
Over-weight Obese
Male 6 13 36 20
Female 11 33 15 16

14. PIE CHART
8%
17%
48%
27%
Male
Underweight Normal Weight Over-weight Obese

15. 15%
44%
20%
21%
Female

16. Problems [ Question 5]
•
Gender / Answer A B C A = No
Male 12 8 55 B = Don't Care
Female 10 6 56 C = Yes
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A B C
NumberOfPeople
Answers
Do You Think That Being Overweight /
Obese Is A Potential Health For Most
Bruneian?
Male
Female

17. [ Question 6 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = More than 5
Male 5 40 30 B = 3
Female 14 32 29 C = 1

18. [ Question 7 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = More than 5
Male 10 37 28 B = 3
Female 13 34 28 C = 1

19. [ Question 8 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = More than 5
Male 16 26 33 B = 3
Female 23 28 24 C = 1

20. [ Question 9 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = Junk Food
Male 7 39 29 B = Both
Female 3 51 21 C = Healthy Food

21. [ Question 10 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = Yes
Male 23 17 35 B = Not sure
Female 31 15 29 C = No

22. Solutions [ Question 11 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = No
Male 4 37 34 B = Seldom
Female 10 49 16 C = Often

23. [ Question 12 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = Less than 1 hour / more
Male 26 32 17 B = Less than 4 hours
Female 43 22 10 C = 4 hours and above

24. [Question 13 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = House Chores
Male 10 22 43 B = Sport Equipments i.e. Gym
Female 30 12 33 C = Jogging

25. [ Question 14 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = Physical Activity
Male 15 4 56 B = Nutrition
Female 14 6 55 C = Both

26. [ Question 15 ]
Gender / Answer A B C A = Physical Activity
Male 15 4 56 B = Nutrition
Female 14 6 55 C = Both