The Role of Environment in Obesity Epidemic

The obesity epidemic is not solely attributed to genetics but is heavily influenced by environmental factors. Changes in the environment, such as increased access to tasty, high-calorie foods that are not filling due to factors like pricing, desirability, and marketing, have led to a significant rise in obesity over the last 50 years. The interaction between genetics and the changing environment plays a crucial role in the emergence of conditions like obesity, highlighting the significance of gene-environment mismatch in such health outcomes.