Discuss the factors that contribute to the development of obesity
What will be an ideal response?
Obesity is the condition of being overweight. Criteria differ, but most experts consider those with a body mass index greater than 30 to be obese. Obesity is a significant health problem, elevating mortality risk.
Evolutionary explanations for increases in the prevalence of obesity are based in food supply changes. Whereas most animals evolved in environments where competition for food was fierce and food supplies were unreliable, the vast majority of humans now live in environments where food is abundant and reliable.
Research suggests that some genetic bases for obesity. Twin studies suggest that genetic factors account for 61% of the variation in body weight among men and 73% among women.
Set-point theory suggests that our bodies have a set-point, or natural point of stability in body weight. This appears to be related to fat cell levels.
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a. true b. false
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