Solving the Obesity Problem by Identifying the Causes

Obesity is turning into a regular occurrence. People who feel as if they are regularly active are still gaining weight. People who feel as if they regularly incorporate healthy foods into their diets are still gaining weight. People who fully recognize the negative health effects of obesity and overweight issues are still gaining weight.

There isn't just a need for change; there's a desperate need for change. To make any efforts to alleviate the situation effective the causes of the problem must first be identified.

There are several potential causes of obesity:

1. Genes: the basic genetic makeup of the body

2. environmental

3. The presence of mental issues: emotional and psychological elements can increase the propensity for weight gain.

The genetic issue is in no way fully responsible for the obesity epidemic. Some experts suggest that the increased risk of obesity for children of obese parents is not large enough to result in defining genetics as a "cause." Others, of course, disagree. Most will agree that genetics plays a part in the problem; but is not fully responsible for the obesity epidemic.

Environmental causes include all the unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits that are accepted and even encouraged in today's society. High fat, high sugar, high calorie foods are a staple. People are not active; many are sedentary. These habits lead to weight gain. And weight gain leads to less activity.

Mental factors have always been given some credit regarding the obesity/overweight issue in today's society. Major mental contributors to weight gain include depression, anxiety and stress. And that's just to name a few. The presence of these or a similar mental issue leads many to turn to high calorie foods that offer "comfort."

Between the three main causes of obesity people have their work cut out for them if they decide to keep themselves from falling victim to the obesity epidemic. More are falling victim to it every day. In order to avoid the problems associated with negative weight issues many are turning to homeopathic HCG dieting and the drastic weight loss if offers.

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