“What’s increasingly clear from these early findings is that genetic factors identified so far make only a small contribution to obesity risk-and that our genes are not our destiny” Many people use the blame game that because their parents are overweight so are they. A way to look at this is through the nature vs, nurture perceptive. It’s undeniable that genes do play a part in weight. DNA gives the body genetic instructors on how to operate which can lead some to be normal and others to be the heavier side. However, based on the rates of obesity in America, nurture has more of an effect.…
This result to the deposition of such things as excess fats, in the body, resulting in increased weight. Actually, there is no single cause for obesity. It comes about as a result of a combination of aspects, which cannot cause weight gain on their own. Obesity comes about as a result of taking too much calories into the body, than might be processed, resulting to the subsequent storage of the excess calories in the form of fats (Wills, 2015) (6). It has adverse short term and long term effects on the child.…
Obesity, a disorder characterized by having excessive fat, can have an effect on factors ranging from health to relationships and contributes to the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Obesity rates continue to rise as the years go by, and public health campaigns fail to address the main causes of obesity when attempting to prevent it, which is one of their main problems. According to the American Heart Association, “nearly 78 million adults and 13 million children in the United States have to deal with this disorder each day” (Understanding). Obesity can be caused by behavioral and hereditary components. Several genes work to contribute to increased hunger and food intake, as well as the decisions people make when consuming food.…
The diabetes gene passed through my family onto me has influenced me by increasing my chances of acquiring diabetes in my life, which means I have to watch what I eat and how much I eat. Lastly, the gene that increases my chances of being bigger then other kids, since I was a young kid I’ve always had to watch what I ate because my body is very sensible and can…
For instance, genetics, family lifestyle, inactivity, unhealthy diet, medical problems, certain medications, social and economic issues, age, pregnancy, lack of sleep, and quitting smoking. Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. It is basically how your body converts food into energy and how your body burns calories during exercise. Family lifestyle can cause obesity also. Obesity tends to run into families.…
This is because every person is different and unique. The lifestyle choices a person makes throughout their lives plays a crucial role on the outcome of their weight. A person that goes to the gym or does some type of physical activity is less likely to become obese than a person that never exercises. People 's lifestyle has changed over the years with the many advances in technology. Obesity is caused by the lack of calorie balance.…
Many people fail to realize this because they automatically blame the obese individual for being in the physical condition that they are in. Some people are born with little control over them having a future of obesity if it is genetically inherited because of family bone structure for example. These genes can affect the amount of fat that is stored on the body and where specifically it is located on the body. The chances of being overweight or obese are greater when one or both parents of an individual are obese, because children adopt the habits that their parents have. If a child has obese, high calorie consuming, inactive parents, then they are at a higher risk of inheriting and developing the same habits.…
“Bad lifestyle and genetics are the two main reasons that contribute children of being overweight or obese. Therefore, life style changes might be needed when having an overweight child. For the adult obesity, the main strategy to reduce or prevent of being obese is also the same: improving the food habits and increase the physical activities (Stanford Health Care, n.d.). People can apply scientific knowledge on choosing the right food to help them consume enough nutrition and calories daily, though the recent scientific research has more findings in the fields of genetics that cause people fat and the gene therapy may be a trend for obesity treatment in the later generation; however, there are still many things that scientists need to find out, such as how effectively that the gene treatment can achieve or what side effects may occur, which means there are still many issues and unknown mystery on the gene therapy and need further researches in the…
Children in America are continuing to be exposed to a debilitating disease that is growing a major threat to their future well being. Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child is severely overweight for their age, height, and gender. This disease leads to very serious health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and increased risk for heart attack. In addition to an already scary list, obese children can deal with diabetes, sleeping problems, and asthma.…
But is not all the blame for obese people, eating habits play a huge role too. The environment where people get their eating habits when they are young it has an impact later on. The way each person is eating…
My sister was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago, and by going with her to her doctor’s appointments, I have learned families that eat healthier have lower chances of obesity in the future. One of the factors associated with developing type 2 diabetes is obesity. So, if a family can stay active together, parents can promote a healthy lifestyle for their children that will be beneficial to their health in the future. However, what role does genetics play in getting diabetes is a big question.…
Poor eating habits, poor nutrition and lack of exercise have a greater impact on weight gain than genetics which only effects the stature of someone’s body. Likewise genetics can play a role in hereditary diseases and weight gain can accelerate these…
It is not only caused by a single factor; instead, there are multiple factors that contribute to a person becoming obese. People may think that physical inactivity and overeating are the only causes for obesity; however, there are other factors that can influence a person’s weight. Genetics contributes highly to the way a person’s body will function. It affects how hormones are involved in fat regulation. Other factors such as psychological problems and social issues can also lead to obesity.…
Type two diabetes results from obesity unlike type one which is genetic. Gestational diabetes is diabetes occurring during pregnancy. To qualify as obese, one must weigh twenty percent more than their weight that corresponds to their height. Obesity can be caused by a endogenous hormone. For example, hypothyroidism is one.…
Some known causes of obesity are calorie intake, genes, family…