Weight - a heavy problem

According to the Word Health Organisation - WHO, obesity is a global epidemic and a chronic condition. Changes in society and advances in technology are some of the factors to blame for increased stress levels which lead to overeating and lack of exercise.

Although research continuous to look into the genetic predisposition for obesity, it is a fact that in the majority of cases obesity is a consequence of energy unbalance. Often the negative eating habits established in childhood become difficult to break in adult life and add to other habits such as smoking and drinking.