Obesity is one of those topics that is currently under discussion. It’s been under discussion for a while. And it will, undoubtedly, continue to be under discussion for a long time to come because it continues to be one of those major social problems that we can’t get under control.
The problem is multi-faceted due to the multiple causes behind the problem. One potential cause of obesity is the basic genetic makeup. Obesity very noticeably tends to run in families. This makes it seem obvious that the tendency for obesity is passed along genetically. The actual statistics indicate that children of obese parents have a 25 to 30% chance of experiencing similar obesity issues. Some believe this increased risk is simply biologic.
But other experts suggest it is not biology alone causing society to suffer from obesity. They suggest it is a combination of both cultural and biological factors. In addition to inheriting genes that could leave them more likely to suffer from obesity, children learn bad eating and lifestyle habits from their parents and/or siblings. Negative food choices, and poor priorities when it comes to nutrition increase the risk for obesity greatly. And obesity negatively affects the general health.
Another cause is cultural. Cultural factors that lead to obesity include: high fat food consumption, high sugar food consumption, limited exercise, etc. Common habits that often create a weight problem (that are also popular in today’s culture) include: fast food, large portion sizes, dining out, social eating, drive thrus, etc.
The notable increase in the amount of emotional and mental problems that plague members of today’s society also lend a helping hand to the obesity epidemic. Mental issues such as: anxiety, anger, depression, stress and boredom can all increase the likelihood for overeating which leads to further weight gain/issues. And for causes that cannot be specifically pinpointed these mental issues are more prevalent in today’s society than ever before.
Designating the cause of the obesity epidemic and society’s seeming inability to overcome it is not as easy as it may at first appear. The epidemic has gained strength from the negative habits of today’s society. It has begun infecting our families with negative nutritional patterns that are being taught by example and passed to the next generation. To stop it there must be decisive action. Some are taking the decisive action to start make a change by first changing their own, personal situation. They are turning to homeopathic HCG weight loss. It is effective, safe, all natural and provides drastic results.
Amelia Handley majored in exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.
