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Unhealthy food choices, compulsive or emotional eating, sedentary lifestyle, and medical conditions, including hypothyroidism, menopause, and diabetes type 2, can all play a role in gaining unwanted pounds. Learn about the causes of weight gain, obesity, and the health risks associated with excess weight in this section.
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