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Obesity is a condition of the body, wherein there is an increase in the body adipose tissue (fat tissue) mass. The food that we consume on a daily basis provides us with the nutrients required for proper functioning of the body.
The calories present in food items are used in the form of energy, by our body, for accomplishing various physical tasks. However, regular binging on high calorie food leads to an accumulation of excess calories in the body, as fat, resulting in obesity. To know more about the causes and symptoms of obesity, read through the following lines.
Causes Of Obesity
.Genetic factors
.Physical inactivity
.Emotional or psychological factors
.Stress
.High-fat / high calorie diet
.Medical problems
.Quitting smoking
.Certain medications
.Wrong combination of food
.Pregnancy
.Overeating
.Family Influence
.Eating too much sugary foods
.Slow metabolism Weight cycling, caused by repeated attempts to lose weight by dieting, followed by binge eating
. Underlying illness, such as hypothyroidism
. Eating disorders, such as binge eating disorder
.Insufficient sleep
Symptoms Of Obesity
.Breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
.Certain types of cancers, such as prostate and bowel cancer in men and br*ast and uterine cancer in women
.Coronary artery (heart) disease
.Depression
.Gallbladder or liver disease
.Gastroesophageal reflux disease
.(GERD) High blood pressure
.High cholesterol Joint disease, such as osteoarthritis Stroke Diabetes (type 2) Joint problems, for example arthritis Heart disease Heartburn Snoring Problems with fertility and pregnancy Urinary incontinence Shorter life expectancy Negative self-image Social isolation Discrimination Difficulty in undertaking normal tasks Difficulty in maintaining personal hygiene
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