causes of obesity can be Consuming more calories than you burn leads to being overweight and, eventually, obesity. The body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be the result of:
* Eating more food than your body can use
* Drinking too much alcohol
* Not getting enough exercise
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) may lead to weight gain, but usually only 5 - 10 pounds of weight. Some antidepressants and antipsychotic medicines may also contribute to weight gain and obesity. Genetic factors play some part in the development of obesity -- children of obese parents are 10 times more likely to be obese than children with parents of normal weight.
People who are at higher risk for obesity include:
* Lower income groups
* Former smokers
* People with chronic mental illness
* People with disabilities
* People with a sedentary lifestyle
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