Obesity is one of those topics that is currently under discussion. It’s been under discussion for a while. And it will, undoubtedly, continue to be under discussion for a long time to come because it continues to be one of those major social problems that we can’t get under control.
It’s difficult to deal with the problem simply and directly because experts theorize that there is more than one cause. One potential cause of obesity is genetic. This means that it is inherited down family lines. Many are aware that obesity/weight issues tend to run in families. This makes many agree that the problem is biologic. Some argue against this theory due to statistics that indicate only the chance of a child of obese parents experiencing similar weight issues is only 25 to 30%.
Other experts suggest that the obesity epidemic is caused by not one or the other, but a combination of two factors. Genes play a role. But children are also learning bad behavior in the home. They are learning to eat unhealthy foods and develop negative lifestyle habits regarding their activity levels and their eating choices. These learned behaviors result in increased weight which results in negative health.