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In this article, learn how weight impacts health, and six instances when gaining weight may actually be healthier than losing weight. Related: 7 Weight-Loss Myths Experts Wish Would Go Away How ...
Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can involve an increase in muscle mass , fat deposits , excess fluids such as water or other factors. Weight gain can be a symptom of a serious medical condition.
For women, a drop in estrogen can cause weight gain, particularly in the abdomen (aka menopause belly). For men, low testosterone is linked to an increase in fat mass. Men with obesity are more ...
If your scale says your weight went up overnight, you might wonder: Can you gain weight in one day? Experts give 11 reasons you seemed to gain weight overnight.
At its conclusion, the study reported that meat consumption (processed meat, red meat, & poultry) is positively associated with weight gain and increased abdominal obesity in men and women. [15] In response, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association countered that increased meat consumption may not be associated with fat gain. [16]
Even if short sleep does increase weight gain, it is unclear if this is to a meaningful degree or if increasing sleep would be of benefit. [170] Some have proposed that chemical compounds called "obesogens" may play a role in obesity. Certain aspects of personality are associated with being obese. [171]
Like many other medical conditions, obesity is the result of an interplay between environmental and genetic factors. [2] [3] Studies have identified variants in several genes that may contribute to weight gain and body fat distribution, although only in a few cases are genes the primary cause of obesity.
Weight fluctuations of five pounds are more are uncommon among men. Experts explain common sudden weight gain causes, what to do, and when to see a doctor. 12 Common Causes of Sudden Weight Gain