The Cause and Effect of Obesity

The over simplified view of the cause and effect of obesity would be over-eating combined with lack of exercise. Both are justifiably implicated. We are all responsible for the volume of food we eat, and portion reduction is a starting point for any dietary change. It requires little more effort than saying no when offered the "large" or "max" option.

However, there are far more sinister reasons for nations getting fat. If it were just a case of over indulgence we would not be looking at the huge rise in the obesity levels within the US and many other societies.

So what's in your food?

Do you read...and understand the label?

Saturated fat, hydrogenated fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat...are they good or bad?

These are questions you should know the answers to if you are going to take responsibility for your own welfare. Many countries have introduced food-labeling regulations, which now provide more detailed ingredients lists, but these are still often confusing and unclear.

Education is the answer to the problem. The big question is how do you educate an entire population and who is going to pay? Who would fund such a nationwide advertising campaign? Until governments take the initiative by introducing dietary advise as part of the school curriculum we are going to see the rates of obesity continue to increase year on year.

We can take it as read that over abundance and lack of clear education are the primary causes of obesity, for where abundance does not prevail, there is little sign of obesity. In fact where the western world is seeing increased food related morbidity, the third world continues to suffer deprivation and malnutrition.

Obesity is not a hidden problem, but society fails to tackle it head on. Fashion shops for the larger person continue to flourish and fashions change to accommodate the fuller figure. Unfortunately size is not the only issue, as obesity gives rise to or even masks many other health related illnesses such as:

· Heart disease and high blood pressure
· Diabetes type 2 (adult onset)
· Renal failure
· Colon Cancer
· Strokes

The above list and many other physical and physiological problems are clearly related to obesity.

The starting point for beating your own and your family's weight problems is to accept that the problem exists. If you decide to bury your head in the sand and fail to take decisive action, no one can help you. If you are ready to seek the help and advice, read and act upon what you have read.

Seeking out a nutritionist is a great route to take. They can offer clear advice on the lifestyle changes you need to make to get back on track and fight the cause and effect of obesity

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