Causes of Weight Gain & Risks of Obesity

The number of over weight men, women and children are increasing at an alarming rate through out the world, especially in the developed countries. Men usually start to gain excess fat in their thirties and women in their forties. Actually the younger women are underweight than overweight.

Following are the causes of gaining weight.

1. Eating too much unhealthy foods including foods containing sugar, salt and fats.
2. More intake of calories than you burn.
3. Medical conditions such as
   1. Hypothyroidism
   2. Food sensitivity
   3. Essential fatty acid deficiency
   4. Food sensitivity
   5. Excess cortisol hormone
   6. Kidney, liver or heart disease
   7. Blood Sugar Imbalance
   8. Stress and emotional eating
   9. Some medication such as Hormone replacement therapy and some oral contraceptives.

Risks of Obesity & Weight Gain

Obesity and overweight are linked to several health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or high blood sugar levels. Low calorie foods can reduce body fat and eliminate the health risks associated with obesity and overweight.

The main health risks are

• Heart disease

• Stroke

• High Blood Pressure

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Gout

• Gallbladder disease and Gallstones

• Sleep Apnea and Breathing Problem

• Hyperthyroidism

These health risks can be avoided by adopting to a sensible healthy diet, a daily exercise program and keeping a healthy weight.

The treatment of overweight and obesity is important for those people who are suffering from diabetes, arthritis, heart diseases, back pain, etc. If you remain physically active and burn some calories daily and eat low fat foods, then you can treat your problem.