Abstract: Why is my weight too high? Overweight is caused by eating to much fat. Biological as well as life-style factors contribute to this problem.

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Causes of Obesity and Overweight in Children and Adults

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Written by: Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
First version: 26 Nov 2006. Latest revision: 26 Nov 2006.

What are causes of obesity ande overweigth in children and adults?
Why is my weight too high?

Answer:

Usually there is not only one single cause for obesity. Overweight is caused by eating to much fat. Biological as well as life-style factors contribute to this problem. A lot of obese people are not aware of their physical hunger and satisfaction. They lack a natural control of their eating and can, because of that, more easily be caught in an abuse of food. Such a person eats in order to suppress negative feelings, and to escape problems instead of facing up to them.

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