According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60 percent of American adults are the overweight and 25 percent are fat. In addition, about 25 percent of American children are overweight orfat.
Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern. Obesity poses many health risks on the body.
Obese people are prone to common health problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids and varicose
veins. They also tend to develop degenerative diseases such as heart problems, certain cancers,
diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, stroke, kidney problems, gallstones, liver disease, and so on.
Causes of Obesity
There are many possible causes of obesity. Some of the main causes are: Poor diet and eating
habits: eating high-fat and calorie foods and drink's causes weight gain.
Likewise, skip breakfast and eat a big meal at night can contribute to weight gain.
Lack of exercise: Sedentary people do not burn more calories than active people.
Genetics: Your genes may influence the amount of fat your body stores where it is stored.
Genetics also makes it more difficult for some people to lose weight than
others. However, genes alone do not cause obesity.
Age: People gain weight as they age because they tend to be less active and lose muscle mass.
Certain me
dictions: Some medications, such as corticosteroids, a drug against hypertension drugs against diabetes, and tricyclic antidepressants, can lead to weight gain. curative problems: Sometimes obesity
is due to a curative problem such as Cushing's disease or hypothyroidism.
Conditions such as osteoarthritis cause people to be less active, which can lead to weight gain. Psychological problems:
Some people overeat when they are angry or stressed.
