Obesity Response Will Be Used In An Online Discussion Question

Obesity and weight controlObesity an accumulation of fat, results from imbalance of energy intake and energy expended. Obesity predisposing factors include genes, behavior and environmental factors. Obesity is a significant contemporary health concern and is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Causes of obesity are hardly confined to genes, behavioral or environmental factors. Often causes of obesity are an interaction of body and mind. What an individual does or does not do has a significant impact on how they think and feel. Feelings of guilt, sadness, anxiety or stress could lead an individual to eat more than normal over a period-sustained excess intake of calories is going to manifest in body fat. Depression can be a cause or result of stress. One of the symptoms of depression is conditions such as anorexia nervosa. Binge eating behavior associated with depression. Emotional stress of recovering from sudden events or emotionally draining events such as loss of close family members or friends, loss of employment, relationship difficulties or a serious medical problem can result in a change in eating and activity habits. Psychological factors that affect the balance between calorie intake and the amount of calories expended can result in