Question

Explain any three causes of Obesity.

Answer 1

1. Imbalance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure: When calories consumed from food are more than the calories burned through body functions and physical activity, the excess energy is stored as fat.
2. Lack of physical activity: Sedentary work, travelling by car and screen-based leisure reduce daily energy expenditure and promote weight gain.
3. Poor diet: Regular consumption of processed and fast food high in fat and sugar, eating out often, eating larger portions and drinking sugary drinks lead to excess fat accumulation.