THE CAUSES

 NO 7....

Medicines?????

Certain medicines may cause you to gain weight. 


 These medicines include some corticosteroids, antidepressants, and seizure medicines.


These medicines can slow the rate at which your body burns calories, increase your appetite, or cause your body to hold on to extra water.


 All of these factors can lead to weight gain.

NO8....... 

Emotional Factors??????

Some people eat more than usual when they're bored, angry, or stressed. 


Over time, overeating will lead to weight gain and may cause overweight or obesity.

NO 9.....

Smoking????

Some people gain weight when they stop smoking.


 One reason is that food often tastes and smells better after quitting smoking.


Another reason is because nicotine raises the rate at which your body burns calories, so you burn fewer calories when you stop smoking. 


However, smoking is a serious health risk, and quitting is more important than possible weight gain.

NO 10......

Age????

As you get older, you tend to lose muscle, especially if you're less active. 


Muscle loss can slow down the rate at which your body burns calories. 


If you don't reduce your calorie intake as you get older, you may gain weight.


Midlife weight gain in women is mainly due to aging and lifestyle, but menopause also plays a role.


 Many women gain around 5 pounds during menopause and have more fat around the waist than they did before. 

THE CAUSES OF OBESITY

NO 4......

Genes and Family History?????

Studies of identical twins who have been raised apart show that genes have a strong influence on a person's weight. 


Overweight and obesity tend to run in families. 


Your chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of your parents are overweight or obese.


Your genes also may affect the amount of fat you store in your body and where on your body you carry the extra fat. 


Because families also share food and physical activity habits, a link exists between genes and the environment.


Children adopt the habits of their parents. 


A child who has overweight parents who eat high-calorie foods and are inactive will likely become overweight too. 

NO 5.....

Health Conditions????

Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), Cushing's syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).


Underactive thyroid is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. 


Lack of thyroid hormone will slow down your metabolism and cause weight gain. You'll also feel tired and weak.


Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which the body's adrenal glands make too much of the hormone cortisol. 


Cushing's syndrome also can develop if a person takes high doses of certain medicines, such as prednisone, for long periods.


People who have Cushing's syndrome gain weight, have upper-body obesity, a rounded face, fat around the neck, and thin arms and legs.


PCOS is a condition that affects about 5–10 percent of women of childbearing age. 


Women who have PCOS often are obese, have excess hair growth, and have reproductive problems and other health issues due to high levels of hormones called androgens. 

NO 6....

Lack of Sleep?????

Studies find that the less people sleep, the more likely they are to be overweight or obese.

 People who report sleeping 5 hours a night, for example, are much more likely to become obese compared with people who sleep 7–8 hours a night.


People who sleep fewer hours also seem to prefer eating foods that are higher in calories and carbohydrates, which can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity over time.

Hormones that are released during sleep control appetite and the body's use of energy. For example, insulin controls the rise and fall of blood sugar levels during sleep.

People who don't get enough sleep have insulin and blood sugar levels that are similar to those in people who are likely to have diabetes.

Also, people who don't get enough sleep regularly seem to have high levels of a hormone called ghrelin (which causes hunger) and low levels of a hormone called leptin (which normally helps curb hunger).

THE CAUSES

NO 2....



An inactive lifestyle????

 many people spend hours in front of TVs and computers doing work, schoolwork, and leisure activities such as facebooking...

In fact, more than 2 hours a day of regular TV viewing time has been linked to overweight and obesity.

Other reasons for not being active include: relying on cars instead of walking, fewer physical demands at work or at home because of modern technology and conveniences, and lack of physical education classes in schools for children.

People who are inactive are more likely to gain weight because they don't burn up the calories that they take in from food and drinks.

 

NO 3.....

Environment????

Our environment doesn't support healthy lifestyle habits; in fact, it encourages obesity. Some reasons include:

    * Lack of neighborhood sidewalks and safe places for recreation. Not having area parks, trails, sidewalks, and affordable gyms makes it hard for people to be physically active.

    * Work schedules. People often say that they don't have time to be physically active because of long work hours and time spent commuting.

    * Oversized food portions. Malaysians are surrounded by huge food portions in restaurants, fast food places, gas stations, movie theaters, supermarkets, and even home. Some of these meals and snacks can feed two or more people. Eating large portions means too much energy IN. Over time, this will cause weight gain if it isn't balanced with physical activity.

    * Lack of access to healthy foods. Some people don't live in neighborhoods that have supermarkets that sell healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Or, for some people, these healthy foods are too costly.

    * Food advertising. Malaysians  are surrounded by ads from food companies. Often children are the targets of advertising for high-calorie, high-fat snacks and sugary drinks. The goal of these ads is to sway people to buy these high-calorie foods, and often they do.

THE CAUSES OF OBESITY

Hye everybody.......


Do you know what are the causes of obesity.....
There are many causes that can lead to obesity......
Here we will explain 10 causes that might be the core factor to obesity....


No 1 :

If you take in more calories than are required by your body on a daily basis (known as "energy imbalance"), those surplus calories will be converted into fat.

If this energy imbalance continues for an extended period of time, it will lead to overweight or obesity.

Tendency for weight gain differs from one person to another due to pre-existing factors like genetics, health problems, general activity level, and mobility issues.

Your metabolism dictates how effectively the calories you take in are used. Each person has their own individual daily caloric needs, called the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

To maintain a healthy weight, your energy IN and OUT don't have to balance exactly every day. It's the balance over time that helps you maintain a healthy weight.

The same amount of energy IN and energy OUT over time = weight stays the same

More energy IN than energy OUT over time = weight gain

More energy OUT than energy IN over time = weight loss

Calories In/Calories Out

When you take in more calories than your BMR requires, those excess calories turn into excess weight.

Think of your incoming and outgoing calories as a checking account that must be balanced. 

When you eat and drink, the food or beverage's calories are either used or banked.

If you do not spend the calories efficiently, the "extra income" is stored in your body as fat. 

Your fat cells grow and multiply ... and you gain weight.

FUN AND INFO

From the pyramid above we can see that which food we can eat more and which food we should take least. to have a good life you should follow the food pyramid as shown above.

take less fat, moderate in protein and milk, plenty for vegetable and fruit, and adequate in carbohydrate.

table above show how many calories count per serving. the food above is some example of popular food among malaysian in mamak shop. so how much calories you take per day.. is it ok for your health..?

think it by yourself...

we hope that this video will give you inspiration to stay healty.. if they can do it why not us, why not u...

 what have u done today,

to make you feel proud,

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NEWS EVERYWHERE

Malaysians getting obese - by eating too heavily at night

Sunday April 11, 2010

PETALING JAYA: More Malaysians are keeping awake till late to indulge in what is becoming a top national pastime – tucking it in at 24-hour eating joints.
Yes, we are practically eating round-the-clock. If you are still not convinced, take a look at the goings-on at mamak shops close to and way past midnight.
These shops have sprouted up all over the country to satisfy the cravings of Malaysians who are gorging on calorie-packed late night meals with hardly a care – and getting obese in the process.
Statistics show that the prevalence of obesity among Malaysian adults increased by a staggering 250% over a 10-year period from 1996 while the number of overweight has increased by 70%.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2006 showed that two out of every five adults or 43%, were either overweight or obese and an alarming situation where the number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade, from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006.
Besides that, about 38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight.

A recent survey involving 10,000 students showed that 24% of those aged between six and 12 were either overweight or obese.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai is obviously a very worried man, with more Malaysians at risk of being seriously ill due to uncontrollable eating.
“It has to change ... an unbalanced diet and eating late at night,’’ he cautioned. “In the past, we used to have two meals. These days, we are eating five to six times daily with late-night suppers at mamak stalls,’’ he said after launching the Malaysian Council for Obesity Prevention (MCOM) here yesterday.
MCOM, which comprises 13 professional bodies and NGOs, was set up to help the government counter the problem of obesity in the country.
The minister, an avowed vegetarian, spoke of another worrying trend – meat is fast becoming a staple-diet here. A diet rich in red meat causes high cholesterol which leads to cardio-vascular disease.
“Available data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity indicates that the problem we face may be more serious than those in other countries of the region,” he added.
Being overweight and obese, he said, would lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer.
According to statistics, 14.9% and 43% of Malaysians aged above 30 suffer from diabetes and hypertension respectively, with 20.7% of adults over 18 suffering from high cholesterol.
Liow said 300 nutritionists would be employed to serve at government clinics nationwide to help tackle obesity problems by creating awareness on the dangers of unhealthy eating.
Malaysian Council for Obesity Prevention (MCOM) president Jong Koi Chong echoed the minister’s concerns, saying the unhealthy eating trend was becoming a major problem.
“Our metabolic rate is very low at night making it easy for fat to accumulate in the body.
"Most 24-hour restaurants serve food that is high in fat, calories and cholesterol. Sadly, more of our young are picking up bad eating habits from adults,’’ he added.




summary...... !


1 )  obesity among Malaysian adults increased by a staggering 250% over a 10-year period from 1996 while the number of overweight has increased by 70%.


2)  The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2006 showed that two out of every five adults or 43%, were either overweight or obese


3)  the number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade, from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006.

4)  38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight.

5)  A recent survey involving 10,000 students showed that 24% of those aged between six and 12 were either overweight or obese.

6)  14.9% and 43% of Malaysians aged above 30 suffer from diabetes and hypertension respectively, with 20.7% of adults over 18 suffering from high cholesterol.

What are Obesity?

Obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used in classifying obesity in adult populations and individuals. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2). BMI provides the most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity as it is the same for both sexes and for all ages of adults. However, it should be considered as a rough guide because it may not correspond to the same degree of fatness in different individuals.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "overweight" as a BMI equal to or more than 25, and "obesity" as a BMI equal to or more than 30. These cut-off points provide a benchmark for individual assessment, but there is evidence that risk of chronic disease in populations increases progressively from a BMI of 21.

The new WHO Child Growth Standards, launched in April 2006, include BMI charts for infants and young children up to age 5. However, measuring overweight and obesity in children aged 5 to 14 years is challenging because there is not a standard definition of childhood obesity applied worldwide. WHO is currently developing an international growth reference for school-age children and adolescents.