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List their lifestyles causes of obesity and their mitigations.

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i) Excessive intake of energy-dense --Top foods associated with obesity include: Potato chips; potatoes; sugar-sweetened beverages; unprocessed red meats, and processed meats. Dieting should include foods that lead to weight loss such as yogurt, nuts, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
ii) Sedentary lifestyle….A sedentary lifestyle plays a significant role in obesity. Worldwide there has been a large shift towards less physically demanding work, and currently at least 30% of the world's population gets insufficient exercise. This is primarily due to increasing use of mechanized transportation and a greater prevalence of labor-saving technology in the home. In children, there appear to be declines in levels of physical activity due to less walking and physical education. The WHO indicates people worldwide are taking up less active recreational pursuits. In both children and adults, there is an association between television viewing time and the risk of obesity. A review found 63 of 73 studies (86%) showed an increased rate of childhood obesity with increased media exposure, with rates increasing proportionally to time spent watching television. An active lifestyle and regular exercise are recommended.

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