Such a simple question yet quite difficult to answer. Gaining and losing weight has become one of the most trending topics in the world. Health practitioners have written many articles, been on shows and podcasts, to address the issue of weight gain and loss in individuals. Studies by globalforumhealth.com show that over 67% of adults and 33% kids as well as adolescents in the United States are overweight.
It has become a trend for people to gain or lose weight, and business-minded persons have not let this opportunity pass by them as they have come up with various smoothies, slimming teas, soups drinks etc. However, losing and gaining weight is based on other factors other than the body constitution of an individual.
The most common means of gaining or losing weight depends on the body constitution of an individual. Some people may find it easy to gain or lose while others may find it difficult to gain and difficult to lose. The ability to gain or lose weight are hereditary, while others are caused by physiological and environmental factors, as well as diet and exercise choices as mentioned by mayoclinic.org. Some women also gain excess fat and weight due to a medical condition known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, popularly known as PCOS.
According to healthonline.com, up to 80% of individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may have challenges with obesity – a disease that involves an individual having too much fat in the body, which increases the risk of other health problems. Some women who have conditions such as PCOS easily find themselves exceeding the normal BMI range which is considered healthy. Health professionals usually advise that individuals with such conditions exercise frequently and check their diets, as well as taking their vitamins and going for regular health check ups.
According to scienceofbiogenetics.com, genetics play a significant role in the weight gain and loss process of an individual. These genes usually affect the appetite, metabolism and the distribution of fat throughout the body. These genes affect how fats are broken down in an individual’s body; they also determine where fat is stored in the body such as the abdomen or hips. These genes can cause a n individual to have a high risk of health problems associated with fats stored in specific parts of the body.
Gaining weight can help you avoid certain health conditions and losing weight can equally help you avoid complicated them. In the end, weight gain and loss depends hugely on an individual’s genes, as well as the environmental and physiological factors, and more importantly, diet.
Health experts may advice that a person should lose weight in order to avoid health conditions like diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure etc. The best thing to do regarding weight gain and loss is to seek advice from healthcare professionals such as dieticians.
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