Why Do We Gain Weight Each Year? Science Explains.
Understanding the science behind age-related weight gain may help you to strategise weight management.
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7 min readJan 17, 2020
What is the relative contribution of calories intake from food, and the contributions of calories expenditure from activities such as walking, working, exercising, etc., and how does metabolism rate affect our weight gain?
Science explains how easy it is to gain weight. By understanding this, you can strategise how best to maintain your body weight!
What is the average weight gain of an adult?
In the US, the body weight of an average adult is estimated to increase by 0.5kg per year [1]. This is just an average estimate. If you gain less amount than that…
