What causes it?
Obesity is caused by two simple factors - an unhealthy diet (typically too rich in sugar and fats) and not doing enough exercise to burn off the calories consumed. Occasionally, there are other factors, for example in a rare genetic condition called Prader-Willi syndrome there may be problems with controlling hunger. Hypothyroidism and Cushing's syndrome can also cause obesity.
Friday, 7 November 2008
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interesting
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Agree ineteresting re medical reasons for obesity - but that is for a minority
Good links to BBC Obesity news gives latest news on obesity
Re link to articles in obesity in toddlers and healthy eating plan for nurseries - is it not too late even then?
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