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Hereditary causes
A person can become obese if one or both of his parents suffers from it, as genetic factors affect the hormones responsible for regulating fats in the body, for example a deficiency of leptin is one of the genetic causes of obesity, and leptin is a hormone that is produced in the fat cells and in the placenta, Its function is to control weight by sending signals to the brain to reduce food intake when fat stores in the body are high, and thus the body becomes more susceptible to obesity when it loses its ability to produce sufficient amounts of this hormone, or when the hormone loses its ability to send signals to the brain To reduce food consumption. [1]
Taking certain types of medication
Certain types of medicines contribute to obesity, such as: medicines used to treat depression, anticonvulsants used to control seizures, some diabetes medicines, and some hormones such as oral contraceptives, some high blood pressure medicines, and antihistamines. [1]
Excessive intake of sugar
Added sugar is the worst aspect of the modern diet, as excessive sugar consumption changes the hormones and biochemistry of the body, and thus weight gain. Added sugar is half glucose and half fructose, and the body gets its glucose from a variety of foods, while it comes Most of the fructose is from added sugar, so consuming large amounts of fructose leads to insulin resistance, and it does not promote the feeling of satiety like glucose, which leads to increased energy storage and obesity. [2]
Other causes of obesity
There are other causes of obesity, including the following: [3]
- Inactivity and lack of exercise.
- Following an unhealthy diet and eating habits.
- Aging, as a result of hormonal changes and a less active lifestyle, and a decrease in muscle mass with age, which causes a decrease in the metabolism rate.
- Pregnancy.
- Quit Smoking.
- Lack of sleep.
- The effect of psychological factors on nutritional habits, as the desire to eat excessively increases for many people when feeling bored, anxious, sad, or angry. [1]
- Fast food is available everywhere, and healthy foods are cheaper. [2]
References
- ^ A b T. Jerry R for Balentine, "Obesity" , Www.medicinenet.com , Retrieved 16-10-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b Kris Gunnars (4-5-2018), "10 the Leading Causes Of Weight Gain And Obesity" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 16-10-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Mayo Clinic Staff, "Obesity , " www.mayoclinic.org , Retrieved October 16 , 2018 . Edited.
