Consuming more calories than the body burns is the cause of excessive weight gain.

The excess fat, as a result, is stored in specific cells until the body is able to burn it.

If the body hasn't had the opportunity to burn the excess fat through physical activity, it causes weight gain.

Some Facts

For some obesity may start as early as during development in the womb, this is when childhood obesity starts.

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of a child being overweight.

The number of overwe...