What causes so many people to be obese? How can we end obesity?

Question

This is for my school report

Answer 1

Obesity is caused by bad diet almost all the time. People make bad diet choises for many reasons including using food as a substitute for other forms of satisfaction.

"We" can't end obesity - only obese people can make that decision. Better education about food and lifestyle choices might help but a lot of obese people know how to eat right they just don't.

Answer 2

Fatter people are born with more fat cells than the averge person,having lower than normal thyroid hormone lelvels,so genetics plays a part. Children that are taught to eat large portions at every meal gain more fat.The foods that people eat also contribute to fat gain; childrens cereals,most childrens snacks,pop,juices form concentrated sugars, low fibre foods.
Being sedentary for pro longed periods of time causes the muscles to atrophy. Which can cause fat cells to enlarge due to accumulated energy since the muscles don't burn off as much energy if the muscle cells aren't active.
A.Daily caloric consumption vs.B. Daily Caloric output. If A. is even slightly greater than B. then weight gain will usually result over time.

Answer 3

Fast food. end obesity by teaching people to eat correctly from childhood. Instead of trying to stop a child from crying by sticking food in it's mouth, try and work out another method. learn from an early age that fruits and vegetables aren't the enemy.

Answer 4

Tell them that how and what people eat is a personal choice. People are free to live however they please.

It is wrong to force people to live the way other people think is 'right' or 'correct'.

Answer 5

Well, it can be genes or simply you eat bad and don;t exercise.