Obesity – a major problem for present world

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world. The obesity rate is increasing among adults every day.

What is Obesity?

In short, obesity means- Eating too much and moving too little.

Exercise + Physical activity = Burn off fat and sugar. so, no obesity.

Leading Causes of Weight Gain and Obesity :

  • Genetics.
  • Food Addiction.
  • Engineered Junk Foods (Heavily Processed foods).
  • Certain Medications.
  • Leptin Resistance (Hormone Problem)
  • Food Availability.
  • Sugar.
  • Misinformation.

Obesity in the United States is a major health issue, resulting numerous diseases. Almost 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of youths are considered obese in United States.

Being Obese increases the risk of:

  1. Diabetes
  2. Heart disease
  3. Arthritis
  4. Stroke
  5. Blood Pressure.

Fighting obesity is not easy. Recognizing the problem and moving together, as a society, toward a solution.