I need one example of how genetics come in with obesity. I have things about diabetes and how some people gain and store fat more than others.
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Metabolism.  People who are more prone to obesity have ancestors that needed slow metabolisms.  Also, some genetic flaws "turn off" the chemical signal to the brain that the stomach is full.  But mostly, it's environment and cultural heritage.
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"Overweight and obesity substantially raise the risk of illness from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, gallbladder disease, arthritis, sleep disturbances and problems breathing, and certain types of cancers."\nSame article:\n    *  premature death\n    * type 2 diabetes\n    * heart disease\n    * stroke\n    * hypertension\n    * gallbladder disease\n    * osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone in joints)\n    * sleep apnea\n    * asthma\n    * cancer (endometrial, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and postmenopausal breast cancer)\n    * high blood cholesterol\n    * complications of pregnancy\n    * menstrual irregularities\n    * hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair)\n    * stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles)\n    * increased surgical risk\n    * psychological disorders such as depression\n    * psychological difficulties due to social stigmatization
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The death of my first child in 2004 was because of a medical mistake. Around the age of 10 months, he started to loose weight dramatically and had a never ending appetite. When my husband and i took him to the doctors office, they thought it was because of his formula and didnt bother to do further tests. The though most of the problem was because of us and how we were feeding him. The doctors werent concerned at all, but gave him a sugar drink to help. BIG MISTAKE. He passed away a month later because he had a rare metabolism and diabetic problem, and the sugar drink made it worse. If the doctors took them time to run blood tests, then would have found the problem and put him on medicine. He would still be alive today if the doctors didnt "assume' instead of run some tests.
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It's called genetics.\n\nCoach
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well diabetes is of 2 types\ninsulin dependent and non insulin dep\naccording to age  it is juvenile onset which can be genetic/hereditary & adult onset which is mostly due to sedentary lifestyle. adult onset is majorly linked with obesity[ now termed DIABETISITY] majority of the women comen in the second grp. yes stress does play a part but then doesnt strees affect us in every aspect of life?
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You can't choose to be healthy in a lot of ways, hereditary factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, heart diseases, cancers, and other things like that. Also, you can't decide who your parents are and how they feed you when you're young leading to obesity and other diseases. I know that's only 2 but I hope its helps a little bit.
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Some people seem to enjoy getting fatter and fatter. It almost seems like an obsession. There's a good example at this site listed below.
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I have a huge blog what it's like to be overweight.  There are some things from my childhood.  Not everything is tagged so you'll have to search or just read.
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America keeps getting fatter every year. It's all about our surroundings and how easy it is to access everyting with little effort. Genetics of course play a big role. Everyone keeps getting bigger so women see it and I guess think since everyone else is it's ok. When a woman says she's happy with being fat, 99% of the time she is lying straight through her teeth. Some people think they are healthy when they are fat, but that's because they don't get out and try and do "normal" things. Go try and jog a mile slowly, if you get winded within two steps your not healthy.
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see a nutritionist. while eating a lot may help you a bit, it is also not healthy (junk food binge=tummy ache), especially if you are naturally skinny-you might end up just getting sick. it's also in the genes, so check if your relatives are skinny. if they are, chances are, you always will be on the slim side. oh, by the way, i know that there are exercises that can help you gain weight. ask your nutritionist about this too. =) good luck, and MAN DO I WISH I HAD YOUR PROBLEM! hehehe.
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It's called bad diet. When u are older and u just eat without thinking this is one of many ways for u to get fat. \n\nTake this for example: My mother showed me a picture of her in her teen years. Wow! She was so slim back then but now her feet are swollen. After seeing this i asked her why this happened. Where there history of cholesterol in the family, or heart disease anything. \n\nHer reply was no it's just that over the years her diet, her movement all changed. She told me that she never watched what she ate or when she ate and how much of it she took. Also she never excised or then any outdoor activity like walking, running, swimming, hiking and such. \n\nHowever, for most people high cholesterol is an issue and is inherited through genes or over doing it with more meat and seafood while less plant foods. \n\nHow this helps.
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Type 2 Diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, etc... I used to be obese myself, and it's not such an easy task to fight. The gastric bypass operation seems to be beneficial for most, however, it's still taking a life-threatening risk. Obesity can be due to genetic, environmental, or psychological issues, so it may be easier to lose weight than others. Like anorexia and bulimia, it is also considered an eating disorder in that category.
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Well, a lot of it is down to metabolic rate and how adept your body is at burning fat, some are better than others. Plus obviously, if you are eating more fat than you are burning off, then you will gain weight... its simple maths really!
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Blood pressure (high low), heart disease, obesity/weight, cholesterol, cancer, genetic inormalities, to name a few. Hope I helped!
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I'll keep this short and just give you the main points.   First of all with her weight I would want to test for type 2 diabetes.   Also what was birth weight of babies? If either were about 9 lbs or greater that also increases her Chance of getting diabetes. Then you add the First degree Relatives suffering cardiovascular problems so early in life means you have a very Strong genetic link to having heart disease yourself. I know she is only 19, but with all her Risk factors she should have her bad cholesterol (LDL) under 100! We also are finding new evidence in current studies that show cardiovascular benefits are ever better when LDL is under 70.  Also blood Pressure is very important. Her blood pressure should be as close as possible to 115/75. If her BP is above 140/90 then She has added risk of heart disease.  If diabetes, BP, and Cholesterol aren't controlled than many years could be taken from her life.
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That is a good question.  Regardless of how others feel.  We are not to be judgmental.  REMEMBER What goes around comes around.....  \nI wish you the best of luck.\nKeep in mind some weight gain is not because you eat to much or exercise to little it is genetic.  I have those genes in my family back ground and weight is a factor.  I have to control my food intake and watch what I eat.  Maintaining weight is hard.\nI wish you the best of luck.
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. \n\nUsually occurs gradually. Most people with type 2 diabetes are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, the disease can also develop in lean people, especially the elderly.\n\nGenetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes and family history is a risk factor. However, low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.\n\nOther risk factors include:\n\n- Race/ethnicity (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans all have high rates of diabetes) \n- Age greater than 45 years \n- Previously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor \n- High blood pressure \n- HDL cholesterol of less than 35 or triglyceride level of greater than 250 \n- History of gestational diabetes