According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 300,000 Americans die
every year because of obesity. What’s more, obesity is
associated with other health complications like heart disease,
stroke, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, arthritis,
breathing problems, and psychological disorders. We don’t fully
understand all of the causes of being severely overweight. And
it’s rare that any one factor is the sole reason for morbid
obesity. However, we do know that there are many factors that
contribute to the causes of obesity. These include family
history (genetics), lifestyle behavior and cultural environment.
There is an identified link between certain genes contributing
to obesity. It is possible that people have a genetic tendency
to gain weight and store excessive fat. However, even people
without this genetic inclination can become obese. An inactive
lifestyle with little or no physical activity can contribute to
weight gain and storing of fat. This lifestyle often results in
unhealthy eating habits and high calo