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From the first day you are born genetics plays a role in deciding your metabolism and body type.
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Childhood plays a large role in our weight. If our parents allow us to not eat healthy foods and not exercise it opens the door for obesity.
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Our teenage years are a very volatile time. Our bodies are changing and growing. During this time if exercise and nutrition are lacking we can see an increase in obesity.
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Once we start to become adults it is our turn to make our own decisions. We now decide what we eat and are activities.
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Once you are an adult you start to have a lot more responsibility. Fast food becomes an easy option because of your lack of time. Adulthood is where obesity is most common.
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As we age our metabolism slows. This causes are bodies to not burn as much energy resulting in weight gain. We are also much less likely to exercise due to the pain.