What
Causes Obesity And Why Weight Loss Surgery Can Help
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Obesity seems to be an epidemic in today’s
world of less exercise and fast, fatty food. It is estimated
that 97 million of Americans are currently overweight or at
risk of becoming overweight. In addition, obesity has
increased over sixty percent over the last ten years. It is
easy to think that those who are obese are lazy or do not
know how to eat. This is not always true. There are many
reasons why people become obese and it is not always his or
her fault. In addition, there are several ways for
overweight and obese people to lose the weight, with weight
loss surgery being the most dramatic and often, most
successful.
There are many factors to consider when
finding a reason for obesity. Obesity is not simply a situation that a
person is out of control or does not exercise. Heredity and
chronic illnesses can cause people to become obese. |
Even a debilitating injury or handicap can
cause obesity. When deciding on ways to treat obesity, it is
important to recognize the causes of being overweight in each
individual case.
This can help the doctor determine what steps to
take and what kind of weight loss program is best. For many,
weight loss surgery, although usually considered a last resort,
can be the big step in changing a person’s life. A person must
be morbidly obese and have been overweight for at least five
years before being considered for the surgery.
There are many things that can lead to obesity. Energy
balance is one big reason why many people end up overweight. When a
person takes in too much energy from food that is in excess of what
the body actually needs, the result is weight gain. These can intake
and use of stored energy can vary greatly from person to person
depending on their natural metabolism and activity level. In addition,
metabolic disorders can cause obesity. When there are changes in the
metabolism, or how a body gets energy from food, it can affect the
energy balance. Those with low energy balance are more likely to gain
excessive weight.
Another cause of obesity is heredity. Obese
parents are more likely to have obese children. That is because
people who come from an overweight family are more likely to
experience the same fat.
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Social and eating habits
can also greatly affect a person’s weight. Eating an
unbalanced diet, snacking between meals and not getting
enough exercise can all affect a person’s weight and lead to
obesity. For some, learning how to incorporate healthier
eating habits and adding exercise can be difficult. However,
it is important for people to realize that these are vital
to the success of any weight loss program.
Psychological factors can also lead to
excessive weight gain. When people eat for emotional or
social reasons, it is much easier to gain weight. Feeling
sad or depressed or experiencing a life-changing event can
also lead to obesity. This is one of the leading causes of
obesity. After a person has weight loss surgery, doctors
often recommend that a person consult with a therapist to
deal with these psychological attitudes towards eating. |
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