Is it true that most people who gain weight have been abused?

Question

overweight or obese people? were most of them abused? that led to eating?

Answer 1

It usually seems to be true that there was some form of physical or mental abuse that will lead people to become overweight or obese. Others have not been taught enough about nutrition, exercise, and healthy choices, and others just plain love food and dont care if they are overweight.

Answer 2

No. Most over wight people just eat more than they exercise. Only a small percentage of overweight people have medical problems that cause the gain. However...when you are talking about true obesity... you are moving into the realm of medical or psychological issues. Abuse may be one aspect of over-eating, but it is not primary. Good luck!

Answer 3

Some people who were abused find it hard to resist food. But honestly when approximetly half of the American population is overweight or obese it wouldn't make sense to make such hasty generalisations. What leads to obesity is poor nutritional habbits, people don't know how to cook healthy foods. The fast food culture is also a cause but not sexual and or physical abuse!

Answer 4

Absolutely not. Some people find comfort in food for different reasons in different stages of their lives.
Depression (which may be recent...lost relationship, lost loved one, etc...) Genetics often play a role in someone's body size and weight..Some people just love food and hate exercise. There are also medical reasons that people are obese, such as Thyroid problems, and many, many more.

Answer 5

absolutely not. Some are caused by a medical conditions. Some are caused by lack of self esteem and in some cases lack of self respect. Metabolism rates are different in individuals and can be the cause of more weight gain. Abuse has nothing to do with it although it could be the cause of lack of self respect or self-esteem. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Nope. Not at all.

In my case it was (1) competition with siblings for food, (2) eating donuts instead of real food so I could spend my lunch money on books, (3) a school dietitician who convinced my mother to put me on a diet (screwed up my metabolism) and (4) lack of exercise.

Oh, another MAJOR factor is I'm over-endowed and have been since I was twelve. That really discourages exercise and I know that's when I quit running, playing tag, etc.

Since I became an adult, it is lack of exercise and hurried meals and boredom.

Answer 7

Hm ... no. Abuse can contribute to depression which in turn can contribute to weight gain; but I would greatly hesitate to say "most" people who have gained weight have also been abused. As someone else said - weight gain is often due to genetics, over-eating, disease, etc., but not due to abuse.

Answer 8

No, I most the fat people I know is from bad eating habits from just plain not knowing what's good and whats bad. Just because you can eat anything now and not gain weight doesn't mean it will add up later.

Answer 9

Where did you hear that???? I've never heard it? and I'm a rape survior and a molestation survior. My weight gain started in the hospital. See how much weight you gain in a body cast for six months than another six months learning how to walk again. Than repeat the process less than 14 months later. That's why I gained weight.

Answer 10

This happens sometimes as a way to 'protect' oneself if one has been abused. However, the American society with its fast food and stress is a breeding ground for obesity.