29/10/2022
Why do we put on weight, especially as we get older ?
There are many issues involving weight gain including environmental, biological and behavioural factors, many of which are complex and interrelated. Medical reasons account for only a tiny fraction of overweight and obesity worldwide. The one simple reason that many people are getting fatter is that every day of our lives we are eating far more calories than we actually need.
Genetics
We are all born with a specific body type or “somatotype” which are:
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Ectomorph - long bones, slim, little body fat, low potential for muscle growth.
· Mesomorph - heavy bones, broad hands, broad chest, high muscle deposition.
· Endomorph - small bones, short limbs, wide hips, generally “round”, gains weight easily.
It is true that everyone is dealt a genetic hand of cards at birth.
Studies of twins have demonstrated that even when separated and living in different households, youngsters will tend to retain the parental genetic shape and they may be inclined to put on weight alongside lean non-related siblings. Often this is seen as an unfair burden to carry through life, which can lead to resentment or poor lifestyle choices.
However it is now recognised that the environmental and behavioural contributory factors are so powerful that they are overriding the genome and even people that may be programmed to be thin are becoming overweight and obese.
It is essential to remember that although we all start life with a set hand of cards, ultimately it is how we play those cards that really matter – no one has to be overweight.
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