Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. A person can be overweight without being obese, as in the example of a bodybuilder or other athlete who has a lot of muscle. However, many people who are overweight are also obese.
Meaning :Overweight: The term “overweight” is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way of saying imprecisely that someone is heavy. The other sense of “overweight” is more precise and designates a state between normal weight and
obesity.
Causes of Over Weight :Being overweight is generally caused by the intake of more calories (by eating) than are expended by the body (by exercise and everyday living). Factors which may contribute to this imbalance include :
- Limited exercise and sedentary lifestyle
- Overeating
- Genetic predisposition
- A high glycerin index diet (i.e. a diet that consists of meals that give high postprandial blood sugar)
- Hormone imbalances (e.g. hypothyroidism)
- Metabolic disorders, which could be caused by repeated attempts to lose weight by Weight cycling,
- An eating disorder (such as binge eating disorder)
- Stress
- Insufficient sleep
- Psychotropic medications
- Smoking cessation
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