Obesity according to Wikipedia "is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health". These negative health condition ranges from heart diseases, body sores, ecetera, which can be unpleasant to live with.
Cases of obesity can be found in over 12% of the world population (as at 2015) and health researchers are quite sure that it has risen some 5% since then.
So many factors contribute to obesity including genetics, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, medication use, place of habitat, education level and income.
Causes Among Adults
Behaviors: The main aspects of healthy behaviors are a healthy diet and regular physical activity. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy diet would include fruit, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins and a limited intake of high-fat foods. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should engage in 150 minutes of moderate exercise and/or 75 minutes of intense exercise, as well as strength building exercises. Failing to adhere to these guidelines by eating an unhealthy diet and not exercising enough, increases the risk of overweight, obesity and the associated complications such as heart disease and type2 diabetes.
Environment and community: People tend to base decisions about their lifestyle on the people and environment they are surrounded by. For example, unsafe routes to work or a shopping outlet may lead people to choose transport instead of walking. People’s work or school environments, healthcare and home life can also influence how a person behaves on a day-to-day basis.
Genetics: Research has suggested that genetic factors do influence how people respond to a high calorie intake or changes in the environment. Gene variants have also been identified that increase hunger and the amount of food people eat.
Disease: Certain diseases can lead to a person becoming overweight or obese, with examples being Cushing’s disease and polycystic ovary syndrome.Medications:Certain medications such as antidepressants and steroids can lead to weight gain.
Causes Among Children
The causes of overweight and obesity in children are similar to those that cause adultobesity, such as unhealthy day-to-day behaviors and genetic risk factors. Eating a high-calorie diet that is rich in fat and low in nutrients and having a sedentary lifestyle that involves watching lots of TV and playing computer games can increase the risk of a child becoming overweight or obese.Engaging in regular exercise and eating a healthy diet, on the other hand, can help children to grow without gaining too much weight. Again, environments or communities that do not encourage a healthy lifestyle can make it difficult for children to choose healthy foods and get enough exercise. Other environmental factors include availability and affordability of foods, food advertising and the behaviors of peers.
In conclusion, no one wants to be obese and overweight, so it is advisable to try to avoid those things as listed above that might lead to it, or if it cannot be avoided, take it in moderation.
Healthy eating and exercise is advised. Eat calories-free food, hit the gym once or twice a week. Slim is the way to live
