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thuc trang
2. Nguyen nhan
3. Benh
4. Solutions

1. Introduction
2. Causes of obesity
Although there are genetic, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight, obesity occurs
when you take in more calories than you burn through normal daily activities. Your body stores
these excess calories as fat.

Obesity tends to run in families. That's not just because of the genes they share. Family members
also tend to share similar eating and activity habits.

The diets of people at risk of obesity lack of vegetables, fruits and have too many calories - often
from fast food and carbonated soft drinks. They may eat more calories before feeling full, feel
hungry earlier, or eat more due to stress or anxiety.

With the development of science and technology, people don't have to do too much physically
demanding work, so they don't tend to burn as many calories at work. Even daily activities use
fewer calories, courtesy of conveniences such as remote controls, escalators and online
shopping.

Looking at computer, tablet and phone screens is a sedentary activity. The number of hours
spent in front of a screen is highly associated with weight gain.

Next, I would like to invite Quynh to continue talking about obesity-related diseases.

3. Other obesity-related problems

Obesity can cause a number of further problems, including difficulties with
daily activities and serious health conditions.

Day-to-day problems related to obesity include:

 breathlessness
 increased sweating
 snoring
 difficulty doing physical activity
 often feeling very tired
 joint and back pain
 low confidence and self-esteem
 feeling isolated
The psychological problems associated with being obese can also affect your
relationships with family and friends, and may lead to depression.
4. Treating obesity
The best way to treat obesity is to eat a healthy reduced-calorie diet and
exercise regularly.

To do this, you should:

 eat a balanced calorie-controlled diet as recommended by a GP or

weight loss management health professional (such as a dietitian)
 join a local weight loss group
 take up activities such as fast walking, jogging, swimming or tennis for
150 to 300 minutes (2.5 to 5 hours) a week
 eat slowly and avoid situations where you know you could be tempted
to overeat
You may also benefit from receiving psychological support from a trained
healthcare professional to help change the way you think about food and
eating.

If lifestyle changes alone do not help you lose weight, a medicine called
orlistat may be recommended.

If taken correctly, this medicine works by reducing the amount of fat you
absorb during digestion. Your GP will know whether orlistat is suitable for you.

In some cases, weight loss surgery may be recommended.