Nature & Nurture: The Causes of Obesity

by William Hunter

Overview

As the number of people with obesity increases, the health problems tied to this condition are also increasing. Conditions like coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and many forms of cancer—all conditions that may be associated with or aggravated by excess weight and all conditions that can be potentially deadly—are not only common among adults but also more common among younger people than ever before. Even as people become more conscious that excess weight is a medical problem, many people still view obesity as a personal problem—something caused by laziness, gluttony, or even stupidity. Maybe people still don’t realize that weight and body size aren't simply a matter of what we eat and how much we exercise. Discover the true causes of obesity, from our genetics to the way in which we were raised. Understand the truth behind our culture’s myths about obesity and weight.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422288474
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	02/03/2015
Series:	Understanding Obesity Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Obesity: A Growing Epidemic 9

2 The Nuts and Bolts of Genetics 25

3 The Genetics of Obesity 37

4 Environmental Factors and Obesity 51

5 The Effect of Socioeconomic Status 73

6 It's a Simple Question of Nature vs. Nurture, Right? 87

Series Glossary of Key Terms 98

Further Reading 100

For More Information 101

Index 102

Picture Credits 103

About the Author & the Consultant 104