Over time, if you eat and drink
more calories than your body uses or “burns off,” your body may store the extra
energy, leading to weight gain. Many factors may play a part in weight gain
The World around You:
Communities, homes, and
workplaces can all affect people’s health decisions. Foods high in fat, added
sugar and calories are easy to find. They also often cost less than healthier
choices like fruits and vegetables. Also, many people lack access to safe
places where they can be physically active. On top of that, many tools and
devices, like remote controls and drive-in banks, make it easy to be inactive.
Families :
Overweight and obesity tend to
run in families. Research shows that genes can play a role in obesity. Families
also share eating habits that can affect how, when, and what we eat.
Medicine :
Some medicines, such as
steroids (drugs used to
reduce swelling) and some drugs for depression
and other psychiatric disorders, may lead to
weight gain. Ask your health care provider or
pharmacist about the side effects of any medicines
you are taking.
Emotions:
Many people eat when they are
bored, sad, angry, or stressed, even when they are not hungry. Although you may
not be able to control all the factors that lead to overweight, making small
changes to your eating and physical activity habits may improve your health
By Hmad
