The present generation: Eat less, the more body fat

The present generation: Eat less, the more body fat - Recent research unload quite astonishing phenomenon. According to investigators, the present generation mostly ate 600 fewer calories than 30 years ago. But the 15 kg weight tend to be fat.

Researchers also suspect snacks, sweets, and fast food be the cause of the phenomenon. Due to unhealthy eating patterns, the number of cases of obesity also increased dramatically.

In addition to food, an active lifestyle is not moving as well be one of the triggers of the present generation of obesity, according to researchers from the Institute of Fiscal Studies.

While at home, today's generation is trying to eat healthy foods. But when it is outside the home, food and beverage consumption of unhealthy very difficult to control.

"In addition to fat, sugar is the culprit of weight gain. Coupled with the lack of activity," says Professor Rachel Griffiths, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

Although the study focused on UK residents only, but the discovery that at least can be used as a guide for anyone. In essence, diet and lifestyle is the main cause that lead to obesity and other dangerous diseases.

The results are then reported in the journal The Grocer.