Question

a. List 3 environmental causes of obesity

b. List 3 health risks associated with Obesity

Answer 1

Obesity is Medical Condition in which there is accumulation of Excess body fat to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health .Obesity is Diagnosed as BMI > 30 (BMI:Weight in kg/Height2 in m)

Obesity is Caused due to Both Genetic Factors and Enviromental Factors-

Genetic Factors- Inside Forces that help you to gain weight and stay overweigh .

Enviromental Factors- These are the outside forces that contribute to Obesity.

Environmental Factors That Causes Obesity are-

1.Consumption of High Fat Food

2.Consumpption of Fat Foods

3.Lack of Exercise(Physical Activity)

4. Overeating

5.Lack of physical Education.

Health risks associated with Obesity -

1. Heart disease

2.Stroke.

3. High blood pressure

4. Diabetes

5.Cancer

6.Osteoarthritis

7.Gout