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Obesity
Obesity is a known thing in the United States, “Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.”

Causes of Obesity
Obesity can be caused by a variety of things. Genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences, environment, and lack of exercise. Obesity tends to occur more so when you consume more calories than you burn during the day through exercise and other activities. If you don’t burn enough calories your body will then store the calories as fat. For instance, people lean more towards grabbing fast food. As we all know it is something that is quick and easy but also becomes a habit. For example, going through a drive thru and you're done. According to the Mayo Clinic, "In the United States, most people's diets are too high in calories — often from fast food and high-calorie beverages. People with obesity might eat more calories before feeling full, feel hungry sooner, or eat more due to stress or anxiety.” Another thing is the convenience of curbside pick up that lessens people to be active and jobs being remote.

One thing that comes into play and causes people to continue to be overweight is not having access to the gym or having a place to walk in a neighborhood.Some people can't afford gym costs because they are on a tight budget.

Obesity is also caused by diet and portions. Some peoples diets don't consist of the five food groups, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein nor the right amount of each group. People tend to overeat and consume large meals with too many calories in one sitting. It is very important to include the five to have a balanced diet.

Another factor is the environment they were brought up in. If a person grew up in a family who didn't eat healthy to begin with that person is very likely to carry on those ways of how they ate. People aren't taught how to eat healthy or know how too. Also, people might not have the money to afford healthy foods. The prices of produce have gone up tremendously causing people to not be able to afford health diets.

Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their overall health. Getting daily excercise has benefits for everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, or current fitness level. Being physically active doesn’t doesnt just prevent people from becoming obese it has a lot of other positives to it. It improves brain health, helps manage weight, reduces risks of diseases, strengthens muscles and bones, and improves your body's overall performance to do daily activities.

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Health Problems
People with obesity tend to develop serious health problems, including;


 * Heart disease and strokes. Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease and strokes.
 * Type 2 diabetes. Obesity can affect the way the body uses insulin to control blood sugar levels. This raises the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.
 * Certain cancers. A person who is obese may increase the risk of cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium, ovary, breast, colon, rectum, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney can all be attributed to obesity.
 * Digestive problems. Obesity increases the likelihood of developing heartburn, gallbladder disease and liver problems.
 * Sleep apnea. People with obesity are more likely to have sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
 * Osteoarthritis. Obesity increases the stress placed on weight-bearing joints, it might cause inflammation within the body. Having these components may lead to complications such as osteoarthritis.
 * Severe COVID-19 symptoms. Corona virus has been going around for the last three years and obesity has shown an increase in the risk of developing severe symptoms if you become infected with the virus that causes Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People who have a severe case of COVID-19 may need treatment in intensive care units or even breathing assistance to help them breathe better while fighting the virus.