What Really Causes Obesity?
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on July 21, 2024
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What is obesity?
- When a person has excess body fat
- When a person has too much muscle
- When someone has low energy levels
Question 2/9
What causes obesity?
- Eating too much
- Not exercising enough
- Genetic factors
- All of the above
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Obesity can’t be caused by medical conditions or medications.
- True
- False
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Your environment, income, education, and social relationships can contribute to obesity.
- True
- False
Question 5/9
These are all symptoms of obesity except:
- Tiredness
- Joint pain
- Feeling lost
- Snoring
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What are obesogens?
- Medicines to help you lose weight
- Chemicals that lead to weight gain
- Foods that are high in calories
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Obesogens affect our bodies in all these ways except:
- Decreasing fat cells
- Blocking fat burners
- Altering our appetite
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How can you avoid obesogens?
- Don't buy plastic packaging
- Read food ingredients
- All of the above
Question 9/9
If you get diagnosed with obesity, your doctor may recommend:
- Working with a dietitian and trainer
- Trying medication
- All of the above