No. 1 Contributor To Weight Gain

Because 40-50% of people have genetic traits that lead them to overeat, if they have an abundant amount of food on hand, they can quickly gain weight if they aren’t careful.

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Bulk Foods and Big Packages are the No. 1 Contributor to Overweight and Obesity

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the economic factor that has the greatest impact on overweight and obesity today is the availability of family-size and bulk packages from "big box" grocery stores and warehouse clubs, like Costco and Walmart. People buy larger packages to save money on food, but this is the first step into a trap.

Because 40-50% of people have genetic traits that lead them to overeat, if they have an abundant amount of food on hand, they can quickly gain weight if they aren't careful. We all know portion size is important, but we may not realize this applies to not only what is available on our plate, but also what is available in our pantry.

The most common traits associated with overeating are:

--Low satiety

--Emotional eating

--Self-control

Do you have genetic traits that drive you to overeat?

Take this questionnaire to find out.

If you have low satiety or emotional eating, you absolutely must use portion control to prevent weight gain. The best way to control your portions is to log your foods on GB Weight Control or HealthWatch 360 online tools. People who log foods for seven days or more have a 3-times greater chance of losing weight. You can also download our HealthWatch 360 app:

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