The Causes Of Obesity

Do you know are the causes of obesity? I am sure you have that a rough answer in your head right? Well, before we get deeper into it, lets take a look an overview on obesity in the world. Basically obesity or another term that is used “over weight” is becoming a serious worldwide issue. It’s not only in the western countries that are facing the problem but now it’s spreading over the globe!

If you think obesity or being overweight is a minor issue, well, you are dead wrong! There are many diseases that are related to obesity like heart attack, high blood pressure and obesity causes diabetes too. Its actually one of the toughest problem to solve!

”We are to blame for causing obesity!”

There are several causes of obesity. Basically, it rounds up to two main causes, which are lifestyle and medical reasons. Lifestyle is the main cause of obesity. Life is evolving at an alarming rate and due to this fact, people are getting busier by the day and time never seems to be enough.

People spend so much time at work and commute to work that they hardly have time for leisure and family let alone exercise. Not only their calorie expenditure per day is much lower now days, eating habits of our general population is getting poorer.

Yes, junk food is also one of the causes of obesity. This junk food like snacks, sweets and fast foods are laden with fats and sugar that we do not need. Yes, fast food causes obesity! All these junk food and fast food are so popular because they are very convenient to buy, plus the massive advertisement campaigns that are launched by these companies further influence us to consume it.

Technology advancement is also one of the causes of obesity. As technology gets higher and sophisticated, our human involvement in daily live gets lower. For example, the birth of escalators, automated walkways, lifts, car and bikes. People just don’t walk that often now days. Even if it were just one or two blocks away, some people still would want to drive there. Entertainment also is getting more high-tech and able to simulate real live sports. Kids would rather stay at home and play video games rather than going out there in the sun for some sports.

The basis of weight gain and fat loss is calories versus calories out. If you consume more calories than you expand, you will basically gain fat and if you use more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. It is really that simple. As you can see, people are consuming more calories because of all the junk food and using fewer calories because people are less active and this will lead to a worldwide pandemic, called obesity!

Of course there are also other factors that causes obesity, factors like the one that we cannot avoid. People who have thyroid dysfunction usually are over weight due to the low metabolism.

Also individuals that are endomorph have naturally lower metabolism are also usually over weight unless they adopt a really healthy lifestyle and watch their eating habits.

The listed above are just a few causes of obesity, there are many other factors that contribute to this diseases. The best way to overcome this problem is to be more active and follow a healthy eating plan! There is not much way around it. Don’t even think about liposuction!

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