Causes Of Obesity In Adults
- Causes of Obesity - Biological and Medical Causes
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Lifestyle Changes and Psychosocial Treatments
- Dietary Management
Causes
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.
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