Obesity Crisis and Environmental Chemicals

Chemicals that can contribute to weight gain by altering hormones, metabolism, and fat cell development.

They can increase fat cell production, change their size and shape, and interfere with appetite regulation and fullness signals.

Chemicals found in packaging, cosmetics, cleaners, flame retardants, pesticides, and even air pollution can contribute to weight gain.

Examples of 'forever chemicals' found in food packaging, cosmetics, and other products that can act as obesogens.

Chemicals found in flame retardants, household cleaners, and sunscreens can contribute to weight gain.

Besides obesity, obesogens may impact brain development, reproductive health, and immune function.

Obesogens can interact with genetic predisposition, diet, exercise, sleep, and stress to increase the risk of obesity.

Processed and packaged foods are more likely to contain obesogens, including PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and pesticides.

A chemical found in food packaging and containers that can act as an obesogen.

A group of chemicals used in many products, like non-stick cookware and food packaging, that can disrupt metabolism and contribute to weight gain.

Chemicals often found in plastics and personal care products that can interfere with hormone function and contribute to obesity.

A type of sugar found in processed foods and drinks that can promote fat storage.

Chemicals used in agriculture that can accumulate in food and potentially contribute to weight gain.

Toxic metals, like lead and arsenic, that can disrupt metabolism and contribute to weight gain.

Exposure to chemicals in the environment, like obesogens, that can influence weight gain.

The most common type of fat cells in the body, which store energy.

When chemicals interfere with the body's natural hormones, leading to problems like weight gain.

Foods that have been significantly changed from their natural state, often containing obesogens.

Exposure to obesogens during pregnancy or early childhood can have lasting impacts on weight and health.

Having equal access to healthy and affordable food, which can help reduce obesity rates.

Laws and regulations play an important role in controlling the use of obesogens in products.

Understanding the impacts of obesogens and making informed choices to minimize exposure.