The foods that we eat everyday are converted into energy that

we consume to do things simultaneously and effectively. But

foods that our bodies dont immediately use for energy gets
quickly stored as fat. Too much
fat in our body can lead to overweight and then Obesity.
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much body fat for their
,height and sex. Nowadays
gaining weight is very easy. Todays way of life is less physically
active that it
used to be. People travel on buses and cars, rather than
walking, and many
people work in offices, where they are sitting most of the day.
These means
that the calories that they eat are not getting burnt off as
.energy. Instead, the extra calories are stored as fat
More than one third of all adults are obese. This is because they
are too busy at their work that they forgot to take care of their
body. A Scientific
Report has predicted that by 2025, nearly half of men and a
third of women
.will be obese
In my research, you will learn furthermore about obesity, the
cause of
it, health risks associated with obesity and how to stop and
.treat Obesity
The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads.
In general, overweight and obesity indicate a weight greater
than what is
considered healthy. Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an
excess amount of body fat. A certain amount of body fat is
necessary for story
.energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions
Human obesity is clearly pictured in Stone Age artifacts, in
particular
numerous figurines have been found within a 2000 kilometerband crossing Europe from South-western France to Southern

Russia. The most famous and

earliest proof of obesity is the Venus of Willendorf an 11 cm
figurine of an
obese female torso, found in Austria, which probably had a
major role in
.rituals
III. CAUSES OF OBESITY
Genetics
A person is more likely to develop obesity if one of both parents
is
obese. Genetics also affects hormones involved in fat
regulation. For example, one genetic cause of obesity is Leptin
Deficiency. Leptin controls
weight by signaling the brain to eat less when body fat stores
are too high. If, for some reason, the body cannot produce
enough Leptin or Leptin cannot
signal the brain to eat less, this control is lost, and Obesity
occurs. The role
of Leptin Replacement as a treatment for Obesity is currently
.being explored
Overeating
Overeating leads weight gain, especially if the diet is high in
fat. Foods
that are high in fat or sugar have high energy density.
Epidemiologic studies
have shown that diets high in fat greatly contribute to weight
gain. It is the
consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that an
organism
expends, leading to weight gaining and often obesity. It may be
.regarded as an eating disorder
Physical Inactivity
Physical Inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk
factor
for global mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths

globally. Regular
moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking, cycling or
participating
in sports has significant benefits for health. Moreover, adequate
levels of
physical activity will decrease the risk of hip or vertebral
fracture and help control weight. Sedentary people burn fewer
.calories than people who are active
Psychological Factors
For some people, emotions influence eating habits. Some
people eat excessively in response to emotions such as
boredom, sadness, stress, or
anger. Most overweight people have no more psychological
disturbances than normal weight people, about 30% of the
people have difficulties with
.binge eating
IV. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Ethnicity
Ethnicity factors may influence the age of onset and rapidity of
weight
gain. African-American and Hispanic women tend to experience
weight gain
earlier in life than Caucasians and Asians, and age-adjusted
obesity rates are
higher in these groups. Non-Hispanic black men and Hispanic
men have a
higher obesity rate than Non-Hispanic white men, but the
difference in
.prevalence is significantly less than in women
Childhood Weight
Overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight
adolescents and adults. A persons weight during childhood, the
teenage
years, and early adulthood may influence the development of
.adult obesity
For example; being mildly overweight in the early 20s was
linked to a

.substantial incidence of obesity at the age of 35

Hormones
Women tend to gain weight especially during certain events
such as pregnancy, menopause, and in some cases, with the
use of oral contraceptives. However with the design of the
availability of the lower-dose
.estrogen pills, weight-gain has not been a great risks
V. HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Obesity is not just a cosmetic consideration; it is a dire dilemma
directly harmful to ones health. Obesity also increases the risks
of
developing a number of chronic diseases, including the
:following
Insulin Resistance
Insulin is necessary for the transport of blood sugar into the
cells of
muscle and fat. By transporting glucose into cells, insulin keeps
the blood
sugar levels in the normal range. Insulin Resistance is the
condition whereby
the effectiveness of insulin in transporting sugar into cells is
diminished. Fat cells are more insulin resistant than muscle
cells; therefore, one important cause of insulin resistance is
Obesity. The pancreas initially responds to insulin resistance by
producing more insulin. As long as the pancreas can produce
enough insulin to overcome this resistance, blood sugar levels
remain normal. Once the pancreas can no longer keep up with
the producing
high levels of insulin, blood sugar levels begin to rise, resulting
in type 2 diabetes, thus insulin resistance is a pre-diabetes
.condition
Type 2 Diabetes
The risk of type 2 diabetes increases with the degree and
duration of
obesity. Type 2 diabetes is associated with central obesity; a
person with central obesity has excess fat around his/her waist,

so that the body is

.shaped like an apple
Hypertension
Hypertension is common among obese adults. A Norwegian
study showed that weight gain tended to increase blood
pressure in women more significantly than in men. The risk of
developing high blood pressure is also
higher in obese people who are apple shaped than in people
who are pear
.shaped
Heart Attack
A prospective study found that the risk of developing coronary
artery diseases increased three to four times in women who
had a BMI greater than
A Finnish study showed that for every 1 kilogram (2.2 .29
pounds) increase in
body weight, the risk of death from coronary artery diseases
increased 1% I patients who have already had a heart attack.
Obesity is associated with an increased likelihood of a second
.heart attack
Cancer
Obesity has been linked to cancer of the colon in men and
women, cancer of the rectum and prostate in men, and cancer
of the gallbladder and
uterus in women. Obesity may also be associated with breast
cancer, particularly in the production of estrogen increases the
.risk of breast cancer
VI. METHODS IN TREATING OBESITY
Physical Activity and Exercise
Physical Activity and Exercise help burn calories. The amount
of
calories burned depends on the type, duration and intensity of
.the activity
Perform 20 to 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 to 7 days a
,week
preferably daily. Types of exercise include walking, stationary

bicycling, walking or jogging on a treadmill, stair climbing

machines, jogging and
swimming. Start slowly and progress gradually to avoid injury,
excessive
soreness, or fatigue. Before starting an exercise program, you
should talk to your doctor about the type and intensity of the
exercise program. The
benefits of exercise include; improve blood sugar control and
increase insulin
sensitivity, lowered blood pressure, reduction in abdominal fat,
reduce risk of
heart disease, and release of endorphins that make people feel
.good
Healthy Diet
The first goal of dieting is to stop further weight gain. The next
goal is
to establish realistic weight-loss goals. It is also important to
remember that
any weight reduction in an obese people would result in health
benefits. A safe and effective long-term weight reduction and
maintenance diet has to
contain balanced, nutritious foods to avoid vitamin deficiencies
and other diseases of malnutrition. Eat more nutritious foods
that have low energy
density. Low energy dense foods contain relatively few
calories per unit weight. Examples of low energy dense foods
include vegetables, fruits, lean
meat, fish, grains, beans. Eat less energy dense foods.
Energy dense foods
are high in fats and simple sugars. Example of high-energy
dense foods
include red meat, egg yolks, fried foods, high fat/ sugar fast
,foods, sweets
.pastries, butter and high-fat salad dressings
Medication
Medication treatment of obesity should be used only in patients

who have health risks related to obesity. Medications should not

"be use for
cosmetic reasons. Medications should only be used as an
.adjunct to diet modifications
Meal substitutes, Artificial Sweeteners, and OTC products
Meal substitutes are a convenient way to reduce calories as
part of a
low-calorie diet plan. Meal substitutes should provide protein
and be low in
fat and calories. Artificial Sweeteners are sugar substitutes that
provide little or no calories. OTC weight-loss products are
stimulants, which theoretically increase the metabolism and
.help the body break down fats
VII. CONCLUSION
Hopefully after you read my research, you are now more aware
of the
causes and effects of obesity. There are also other factors that
are affecting
the person with obesity. There are also the health risks when
you are obese, example of these are Cancer, Heart Attack,
Hypertension, Fatigue, and many
more. The solution is eating the same amount, but with a
healthier choices
and a lifelong diet. Nonetheless, some fat is essential for the
body as heat, stored energy, insulation and padding. No one
can cure obesity by simply achieving a certain body weight.
Eating healthy and keeping active is all a
part of a lifelong daily routine. No diet should be promoted as a
temporary eating plan, it should be a lifelong healthy plan that
will help and keep your
.body fit and healthy as you grow older
Many people do not realize how damaging obesity can be to the
,body
mind, and for overall health. They forget that their health and
life is at risk
when your body is overweight or obese. You will be less

productive in your
work and can cause some disturbances or delays in what you
are doing in
your work. The social life of an obese person will also be
affected. The people
around him will think odd and bad things about him. Some of
his friends
might leave him behind. His self confidence will also be
affected especially
when facing a large crowd of people or talking in a public
.speaking
These are some of the effects and causes of Obesity in our
body, mind and social life. These can be avoided by following
.the methods in treating obesity
You can also inform your family, friends and love ones of how
bad are
obesity. Encouraging people to live a health-enhancing lifestyle
is a big help
.towards a healthy nation