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The spread of the problem of overweight and obesity has been so much that it has now come to take a top slot amongst the health concerns worldwide. Not long ago it was presumed that this problem afflicts only the richer sections in the society. But it is now evident that it has afflicted the poorer sections in the affluent countries. It is also a phenomenon amongst the affluent in the developing countries. The role of diet and lifestyle in obesity is clearly indicated. The people in affluent countries consume more carbohydrates when compared to fat. Sweetened beverages are the main source of increased consumption of carbohydrates. A quarter of the calorie consumed by the adult population in the United States comes from consumption of beverages. There has also been an increase in the calorie content in the fast food that is available for consumption over time. While consumption of fast food increased three times, the calorie consumption from fast food was four times in the last two decades. The increased calorie intake amongst the population is the major cause of overweight and obesity.

Food consumption has shifted more and more to processed food from fresh food. Improved agricultural practices and techniques and support to agriculture even in the form of subsidy have led to a decline in food price of corn, rice, soy and wheat in the United States. Their production too has increased. This has resulted also in cheap processed food being available in the stores. At the same time the price of fruits and vegetables has generally been on the rise.

Along with the rapid rise in the overweight population, there has also been a growing weight loss market where various weight reduction regimes and prescriptions are available. Combating obesity has also become professionalized. Expenditure on weight loss programs have been increasing in leaps and bounds. The investment in research and search for effective remedies has increased with the high demand. The research has been both into the psychological cause of obesity as well as weight loss remedies. Gould Shrink Yourself for instance explains the emotional basis of over eating.

The weight loss market has plenty of solutions to offer you in the form of physical exercises, diet regimes, drinks and shakes, pills and capsules, fitness centers herbal remedies, and professional experts. If you are on the look out for a remedy, you need to check out all these to decide what is best for you. Seeking professional help will also help you to choose what is best.

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