What makes us fat
Being overweight can be caused not only by over consumption but by certain genetic and environmental factors as well. Statistics show that child obesity is running out of control – in 2001, 25% of all caucasian children were overweight while 33% of African American and Hispanic children were overweight (compared to 4% overweight in 1982 and 16% in 1994).
- Modern obesity
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Obesity in children and young adults can be linked to certain genetic causes; special diets combined with exercise are highly likely to slow or stop the disease after puberty.
What\'s been called Modern Obesity (which is a body mass index of over 30 ), however is a serious problem among people of 25 years of age and older Heredity is not the cause of this. The truth is, 78% of all Americans do not meet the basic activity level recommendations, while 25% of them are completely sedentary.
- Junk / Fatty Food
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Over consumption of junk and/or fatty foods, reduced energy expenditure, stress and inappropriate lifestyle choices are the riskiest factors that cause excessive weight gain. Once we become aware of what makes us fat, we would be able to deal with this problem effectively and thus make our lives healthier and happier!