obesity. causes: the following factors - usually working in combination - can contribute to weight...
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OBESITY
CAUSES: The following factors - usually working in combination - can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
Diet: Regular consumption of high-
calorie foods increasing portion sizes High-fat and/or sugar foods
soft drinks, candy, desserts Inactivity:
Sedentary people are more likely to gain weight because they don't burn calories through physical activities
Causes:
Quitting smoking. partially due to nicotine's ability to raise
the rate at which your body burns calories (metabolic rate)
Smoking also affects taste; quitting smoking makes food taste and smell better
However, cigarette smoking is still considered a greater threat to your health than is extra weight
Post-Pregnancy. During pregnancy a woman's weight
necessarily increases. Some women find this weight difficult to lose after the baby is born. This weight gain may contribute to the development of obesity in women.
Causes:
Certain medications. Consult your doctor if this
is a side-effect for youMedical problems.
low thyroid function Some medical problems,
such as arthritis, can lead to decreased activity, which may result in weight gain.
Factors that increase your risk of obesity include:
Genetics: may affect amount of body fat you store
and where that fat is distributed how efficiently your body converts food
into energy and how body burns calories during exercise
Family history: If one or both of your parents are obese,
your chances of being obese are greater
shared environment, which may include high-calorie foods and inactivity
Factors:
Gender: Women are more likely to be obese than
are men. less muscle mass and tend to burn
fewer calories at rest than men do Age:
As you get older, you tend to be less active
amount of muscle in your body tends to decrease with age
lower muscle mass = decrease in metabolism = reduces calorie needs
Complications: If you're obese, you're more likely to develop a
number of potentially serious health problems.
High blood pressureDiabetes (type 2)Abnormal blood fatsCoronary artery diseaseStrokeOsteoarthritisSleep apneaCancer
Complications
Fatty liver disease (inflammation and scarring of the liver)
Gallbladder diseaseFertility and pregnancy problemsPhysical discomfortSocial and emotional distress
Treatment
Dietary changesIncreased physical
activity Behavior modification
Have a planSet realistic goals Avoid food triggers Keep a food journal