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Understanding Obesity
 
 
What is Morbid Obesity?
Causes
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What Causes Obesity?
Medical research has proven that morbid obesity is not simply caused by lack of willpower. While excess caloric intake and lack of exercise are key contributors, other factors are involved in this complex, chronic disease, including:
  • Genetics
  • Metabolism
  • Individual psychology and behavior
  • Social and cultural environment

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