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Obesity is a hot topic in society as the number of people considered to be “obese” continues to rise. There are many different theories and assumptions as to what is causing this trend, from medical causes and predisposed genetics to cultural influences and even technological advances. All of these factors may contribute to obesity. However, our belief is that the increase in the prevalence of obesity in the past few decades is mostly due to our sedentary modern American lifestyle, which encourages inactivity and promotes unhealthy food choices. Within this site, you can explore some different aspects of this issue, broken down by the history, causes, and societal influence of obesity.