Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight gain.
About 90% of people who lose weight through dieting gain every pound back regardless of their weight-loss method.
Genetic factors may play some part in 70 - 80% of obesity cases.
Appetite is determined by processes that occur both in the brain and gastrointestinal tract. Eating patterns are controlled by areas in...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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