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Energy balance
Obesity is primarily caused by a sustained positive energy balance where caloric intake exceeds energy expenditure, driven by biological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
Focus on creating a sustainable energy deficit through modest dietary changes and increased physical activity, while recognizing that biological and environmental factors may make this challenging. Addressing these factors (e.g., sleep, stress, food environment) is crucial for long-term success.
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Primarily, obesity occurs when calorie intake is more than energy expenditure with resultant weight gain.
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple epidemiological and clinical studies supporting the energy balance model.
Source
The dietary treatment of obesity
T. М. Bentsa · INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine) · 2023
DOI 10.22141/2224-0721.19.5.2023.1302
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