What are the causes of obesity? This is one chronic disease characterized by excessive increase in body fat. Its physical consequences are the considerable increase in weight and volume of the east. However, their aftermath They go beyond not looking good in the mirror. Obesity is considered one of the risk factors for serious health problems: some types of cancer, coronary and cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure.
Obesity is a public health problem globally. And, the most worrying thing is that, since 1987, obesity continues to rise. In fact, it has been multiplied by 2,4 in the period 1987-2017. Many countries have taken action, but at the moment they are not enough. On Spainfor example just something more than 50% of the population follow a healthy diet in relation to international and national standards.
The causes of obesity
According to studies, causes of obesity more decisive are: a bad nutrition, intake of harmful foods to health, lack of physical exercise, el Sedentary lifestyle and genetic and cultural factors.
La eating it is a determining factor in our health. For that reason, it becomes one of the main factors in relation to obesity. Surveys show that less than 50% of the population comply with the recommendation to eat 5 servings of fruit or vegetables per day. And, the daily consumption of sugary sodas is from 9,1%. It is essential to eat a healthy and balanced diet to avoid problems of this type. However, there are a multitude of processed foods of questionable quality that we eat as if nothing else. Without even reading the nutrition label.
The survey reflects that adults in the group of 55 to 74 years they consume more vegetables, salads and vegetables daily than the youngest (5 to 14 years). We could attribute this difference to the fact that "older" people take better care of themselves because of their age and young people are more carefree. However, another reading can be done. The way we feed ourselves is a cultural factor, which has changed from generation to generation. For example, previously there were virtually no processed products loaded with calories and lacking in nutritional value.
Emotional feeding
In addition to the types of food we consume, we must pay attention to the way to cook them. Eating fried fish is not the same as grilled fish. And so, with everything. According to a study, fried foods are linked to excessive weight gain. Another interesting concept is the «emotional feeding«. People respond to sadness and anxiety with food. And, normally, they do not choose the healthiest foods, but on the contrary and they stick the famous «binge«.
In most cases, these occasional behaviors create a bigger problem. People begin to confuse anxiety with hunger. However, we know a good trick to distinguish if you really have physical hunger and not emotional. When you are physically hungry you would eat anything, you are open to many options. On the contrary, if it is emotional hunger, you will want a particular craving or a food full of sugar or loaded with fat.
If we add to these unhealthy eating habits the Sedentary lifestyle el overweight knock the door. Except, in case your genetics give you a fast metabolism. It has been shown by numerous studies that a sedentary lifestyle is a very determining cause of obesity. In Spain, four out of ten people they declare themselves sedentary in their free time. It is almost half.
Conclusions
In summary, the foods that we should consume the most should be Fresh and of quality such as vegetables, fruits or salads. Regarding meat, do not abuse saturated fats. Must eliminate sugary drinks, since they contain many calories and are, rather, harmful to health. The Industrial bakeryAs well as any processed food, they are not healthy at all.
We must all be aware that we are what we eat. For this reason, how we eat, whether healthy or not, will be reflected towards others. Without a doubt. If we do not eat a healthy diet, we may not see the consequences immediately, but in the medium and long term. We invite you to reflect on your eating habits and your lifestyle. You will not regret.
