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Being overweight is generally caused by the intake of more calories (by eating)
than are expended by the body (by exercise and everyday living).
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Causes

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There is no easy answer. Obesity depends on a number of things. I’ll try to explain a few causes and make it a little easier to understand.  Some say obesity tends to be hereditary, implying that families often share eating and lifestyle habits, making it hard to tell if it’s in the genes or in the behavior.

We are flooded with fast food, processed food, and enriched food choices on a daily basis. The ads for these foods promote their nutrition values and since they are easily made, can make our lives easier. We lead busy lives, eat fast, and choose TV. or the computer over exercise. All the while, slim models in our magazines and on our movie screens give us a fake sense of idealism. Trying to cope with this idea may be one of the main psychological causes of obesity and eating disorders.

It's no wonder that psychological issues and behavioral problems may cause obesity in people. A lot of people eat when they're stressed, bored or angry. Stress and depression are main causes of obesity and eating disorders. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that it is weakness or lack of will power. The problem being mental or physical requires professional treatment.

A condition called hypothyroidism is considered a physical problem and can lead to obesity. Mainly, hypothyroidism is a Thyroid disorder that slows the body's metabolism down, is one of the main causes of obesity in children and adults.

Medication can also cause obesity. Steroids are often responsible for increasing the amounts of fluids held in the body. Migraine medications may also cause obesity. Stress, anxiety and depression medication can also cause obesity.

 

In America for example

 

The main cause of obesity in America is an improper lifestyle. There is no getting around the obesity fact that today’s society does not make healthy food convenient. Not only are convenience foods high in sugar and saturated fats, but they are also much cheaper than healthier options. When you combine unhealthy food with a lifestyle built around time on the computer, you set yourself up for diseases caused by obesity. The cure for lifestyle caused weight problems is to make lifestyle changes, even if they are not convenient. These changes ensure a much better chance of having a life free from the diseases caused by obesity.
 

by Obesity In America - Mind or Medicine

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