The causes and effects of obesity include poor dietary choices. Diets heavy in calories, saturated fats, and sweets cause weight gain. Fast meals, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks are frequent offenders.
A sedentary lifestyle can cause an energy imbalance, when calorie intake surpasses expenditure.
Certain genetics can affect metabolism and fat accumulation, rendering certain people more prone to obesity.
An obesogenic atmosphere with easy availability to junk food and insufficient physical activity contributes to obesity.
Insulin resistance from obesity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Cardiovascular illnesses like hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke are linked to obesity.
Obesity increases breast, colon, and kidney cancer risk.
Poor body image, self-esteem, and mental health can result from obesity.