MICROBIO 160- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 24 pages long!)

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Obesity has been described as an epidemic in the us. Outline some of the causes of and solutions to this epidemic. Discuss at least 3 causes and 3 possible solutions. Support all opinions with evidence from your chosen journal articles. Overweight and obesity is an epidemic in the united states and it is a difficult battle for the people who struggle with it. By fully understanding the causes of obesity we can then take a closer look at possible solutions measures that can be taken as a country. In order to effectively find solutions to obesity, it is important first understand the causes of obesity. The main reason for obesity is a lack of energy balance in the body, meaning the energy that comes in is not equivalent to the energy going out. The body receives energy from the calories of food and drinks, it also burns energy by breathing, digesting, and through physical activity.