Community and environment
Your environment at school, at home, and in your community might affect what and how you eat and how much is your activity level? You might be at increased risk of obesity if you are experiencing:
- Do not think that you buy healthier foods
- Living in a neighborhood with lower food choices or with various high-calorie food choices such as fast-food restaurants
- Didn’t find a better place to walk, play or exercise in your neighborhood
- Don’t know how to cook healthy meals
Genetics
Few people might have genes that form it hard to reduce weight.