2.+Description+of+Obesity

= __Description of Obesity__ =

====Obesity is a very serious medical condition and has a dramatic affect on a humans health. It is affecting teenagers and adults, leading them both to serious health issues and can also lead to a short life. Recent studies involving obesity in Australia estimates 67% of Australian men and 52% of Australian women are either obese or overweight. A few reasons to why obesity is caused is sometimes genetics, for example if parents or grandparents had it, the chances are greater. Also, Childhood obesity is affecting children around the world and is a very serious issue.====

Childhood Obesity is caused by the following factors:

 * Not enough physical activity
 * Unhealthy diet
 * Unhealthy eating and not enough physical activity
 * The child's genetics
 * Unhealthy lifestyle

An explanation to why and how childhood obesity is caused: //http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/healthpromotion/obesity///