填空题 In our looks-obsessed society, many people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is actually 1 because it can seriously affect a person"s health.
What is overweight? When people keep up a pattern of eating more calories than they burn, more and more 2 in their bodies. Eventually, the body gets to a point where the amount of body fat can 3 on a person"s health. Doctors use the terms "overweight" or "obese" to describe when someone is 4 of developing weight-related health problems.
As you"ve probably heard, 5 today than ever before. Experts are calling this 6 . This health problem affects young people as well as adults—one third of all kids between 7 are overweight or obese. So younger people are now developing health problems that 8 , like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and 9 .
Obesity tends to run in families. Some people have 10 more easily than others because they burn calories more slowly. During times when 11 , this was a real advantage. But now that food is available in most industrialized countries, 12 that once ensured our survival now works to our disadvantage.
Although genes strongly 13 , the environment also plays a rote. People today may be gaining weight because of 14 , like fast food, and family habits, like eating in front of the television instead of around a table. 15 snacks and beverages, bigger portions of food, and less active lifestyles all contribute to the obesity epidemic.
Sometimes people turn to food 16 , such as when they feel upset, anxious, sad, 17 . When this happens, they often eat more than they need.
Figuring out if a teen is overweight 18 than it is for adults. That"s because teens are still 19 . Doctors and other health care professionals often use a measurement called 20 to determine if someone is overweight.