 Hereditary
Individuals whose families have obese members are at a higher risk if being obese. Genetic research has shown that metabolism, fat-burning mechanisms, and fullness sensation is different with obese people than with non-obese people.
Energy balance
The law of conservation of energy also applies to the human body. Whenever more energy (food) enters the body than it leaves, that energy is stored by the body as fatty tissue. Metabolism plays an important role as it determines how much energy is burned by your body for a given activity level. |
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Social habits
Certain habits that are related to culture, education, and personal habits can affect the energy balance. Consuming high-calorie snacks, liquid calories and leading sedentary lives, all lead to obesity.
Metabolic disorders
Certain functions in your body can also sabotage your metabolism. The thyroid gland for example, when malfunctioning, can affect your metabolism and cause your body to have an uneven energy balance, leading to obesity.
Psychological factors
Anything in the human psyche that leads people to overeat can be considered as a psychological factor. |
