Health Tip: Why Am I Overweight?

Eating too much is an obvious factor for being overweight, but it's not the only one.

The Weight-control Information Network explains these additional factors for being overweight:

• Consuming more calories than you burn.
• Having an environment rich in unhealthy food choices, conveniences that contribute to a sedentary lifestyle and lack of access to safe exercise.
• Having certain genetic patterns and family eating habits.
• Taking certain medications, such as steroids.
• Being an emotional eater and turning to food when you feel stressed, sad, angry or bored.