Too many calories consumed with too few calories used up in physical activity. In other words, choosing the wrong foods (e.g., that are too high in fat, are the wrong types of fats, not enough lean meats and proteins, not the right kind of carbohydrates, and typically portions are two or three times the appropriate size) and doing too little physical activity with sedentary jobs, too much time in front of the TV or computer screen, not enough time outside walking and playing, etc.
It is true according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that obesity is a big problem in America (pun intended). According to the CDC, it is an "Obesity Epidemic" in the US:
"More than one third of U.S. adults-more than 72 million people-and 16% of U.S. children are obese. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults have doubled and rates for children have tripled. Obesity rates among all groups in society-irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education level, or geographic region-have increased markedly."
Some information and studies are suggesting that for a limited percentage of people, obesity could be caused by a metabolic syndrome, genetic propensity, and certain illnesses; but here are a few reasons why obesity is becoming more common and creating a health issue in America:
There is no magic cure for obesity, but the best approach is to change your diet and increase your physical activity.
Poor eating habits, lack of physical activity and genetics all play major roles on an individual basis. Hard to say which is number one.
fatty food and not enough exercise
Taking in more energy than one expends.
Fast food.
No obesity causes deficiency disease x
yes.
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obesity is harmful to us because it causes many diseases
disease and obesity
yes
yes junk food is a major cause of obesity
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No, aromatherapy cannot be used to cure obesity. If only it were so easy. The only way to reverse obesity is to look at what causes obesity. For more information about what causes obesity, you may wish to see a related question, further down this page, listed under "Related Questions."
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Obesity is commonly found in the Indian Tribes of America.