It truly is a complicated matter. Like someone before me said, it is a form of eating disorder, though, this isn't always the case. Many things can lead to overeating/weight gain. In families where members are often obese, this comes from ingrained (taught) unhealthy eating habits. I have heard people say that the reason for their and their children's fatness was because "big-bonedness" ran in the family. A crock pot of shit that is. Depression, which is a mental/emotional disorder, can lead to overeating.
Legitimate health conditions like; under active thyroid, a brain tumour, Candida Overgrowth (etc.) can lead to weight gain. Side-effects from certain medications can cause varying amounts of weight gain if used.
In America, the average plate sizing is fucking ridiculously large. In some American families, there's this strange food custom that says you must eat everything on your plate. If not, you are somehow being disrespectful, etc.
There has also been soaring rates in general unhealthiness, including obesity, since the introduction of GMOs.
Do you think obesity is a mental disorder?
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It truly is a complicated matter. Like someone before me said, it is a form of eating disorder, though, this isn't always the case. Many things can lead to overeating/weight gain. In families where members are often obese, this comes from ingrained (taught) unhealthy eating habits. I have heard people say that the reason for their and their children's fatness was because "big-bonedness" ran in the family. A crock pot of shit that is. Depression, which is a mental/emotional disorder, can lead to overeating.
Legitimate health conditions like; under active thyroid, a brain tumour, Candida Overgrowth (etc.) can lead to weight gain. Side-effects from certain medications can cause varying amounts of weight gain if used.
In America, the average plate sizing is fucking ridiculously large. In some American families, there's this strange food custom that says you must eat everything on your plate. If not, you are somehow being disrespectful, etc.
There has also been soaring rates in general unhealthiness, including obesity, since the introduction of GMOs.
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