The Causes Of Obesity

Title:
The Causes Of Obesity
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390

Summary:
With daily focus in America on weight, health and obesity, there is one question that gets ign
There is no simple answer.

Basically, a person becomes obese when more calories are consumed than he or she can burn. Thi

Calorie imbalance has many things that affect it. What causes this imbalance varies from one p

Keywords:
weight loss hypnosis, weight loss, diet

Article Body:
With daily focus in America on weight, health and obesity, there is one question that gets ign
There is no simple answer.

Basically, a person becomes obese when more calories are consumed than he or she can burn. Thi


Calorie imbalance has many things that affect it. What causes this imbalance varies from one p
Here are some factors that have been attributed to obesity:

1. Weight Gain During Certain Periods
A person commonly gains more weight during the following periods of life: between 12 and 18 mo
2. Genetic Factors
Heredity is linked to obesity. Studies of adopted children show that adopted children tend to

3. Environmental Factors
Environment also strongly influences obesity. This includes lifestyle behaviors such as what a
4. Psychological Factors
Many people eat when they are stressed, bored or angry. Over time, the association between an

Depression and stress can also lead to obesity and are leading causes of eating disorders. Stu

Most eating disorders can also be traced to behavioral or psychological difficulties. Up to 10

5. Age
Metabolism slows down with advancing age. As you get older you do not require as many calories

If you know about these factors you are in a better position to cope with the life cycles and

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