Obesity is a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the body. It is not just a cosmetic problem, but is the beginning of many health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. The main causes are:
Bad eating habits: Eating foods that are high in calories and low in nutritional value causes weight gain. Sugary drinks, flour-based desserts, fast food, and fried and deep-fried foods accumulate in the body as fat.
Lack of physical activity: Not getting enough exercise to burn the calories obtained from the food you eat leads to weight gain. A sedentary lifestyle at work and at home reduces metabolism and increases weight.
Hormonal changes: Changes in the levels of certain hormones in the body can cause weight gain. For example, obesity is common in people with hypothyroidism, PCOS, and Cushing’s syndrome.
Genetic factors: Some people are more likely to gain weight. If their parents are obese, their children are also more likely to become obese. Genes influence the way the body digests food and stores fat.
Stress and lack of sleep: When you are under a lot of stress, the hormones produced by the body increase your appetite and increase your desire to eat junk food. Similarly, people who do not get enough sleep at night may have imbalances in the hormones that control appetite, which can lead to weight gain.
