What are the reasons for obesity

With the increasing living standards of contemporary society, people's clothing, food, housing, and transportation have greatly improved. At the same time, there are also more and more obese people. Children who are chubby may find them cute, but adult obesity is actually very distressing, not only affecting their physical shape, but also their health.So what are the causes of obesity? Let's take a look at what the following article has done about the causes of obesity.

Dietary factors, also known as dietary factors, are often caused by excessive intake of fat or high-fat foods, resulting in a higher calorie intake than the body consumes. This can cause uneven calorie consumption, leading to excessive fat absorption and obesity.

Genetic factors. Obese individuals have a relatively clear family history in their daily lives. For example, if one of the parents in the family is obese, about 50% of the children will develop obesity. If both parents are obese, the probability of children developing obesity will be higher, with statistics showing around 80%.

Neuroendocrine factors. There are two neural centers in the hypothalamus that regulate food intake, one is the satiety center located in the ventromedial nucleus of the body, and the other is the hunger center located in the ventromedial nucleus. If there is a neuroendocrine disorder that causes damage to the hypothalamus, it can lead to overeating or loss of appetite, naturally resulting in obesity.

Abnormal energy metabolism. Many obese people become increasingly obese because they do not eat as much as others, and it is unclear what is going on. In fact, this phenomenon is caused by abnormal energy metabolism in the body. For example, thin people have a stronger heat production and consumption ability, while obese people have a weaker ability. Over time, this can lead to a large amount of fat deposition, causing the body to gain weight.

There are so many reasons that can lead to obesity, and it doesn't necessarily mean that eating too much will cause weight gain. Dietary factors are just one of them, and genetic factors are also one of the main causes of obesity, as well as physiological reasons such as endocrine disorders and abnormal energy metabolism. Obese individuals can develop a reasonable weight loss plan based on their own reasons and physical condition.

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