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Spring 2024
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Obesity, Impacts, Influences, High-Calorie Diets, Overconsumption, Sedentary Life
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▪ In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity.
▪ 2.8 million people die each year due to being overweight and obese.
▪ Obesity is a medical disease that raises the likelihood of developing various conditions and diseases that increase the chances of mortality for affected individuals.
▪ Obesity can be caused by several influences, whether behavioral, socioeconomic, environmental, hormonal, or genetic; however, the primary cause of obesity is mostly attributed to lifestyle. Specifically, it is the consumption of a high amount of calories in conjunction with a low amount of calories expended. This is generally done through the overconsumption of high-calorie and nutrient-deficient foods as well as a sedentary lifestyle.
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San Antonio, Texas
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