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Although many people attempt to excuse away their overweight condition on their [[genetics|genetic]] makeup rather than exercise self-discipline when it comes to their diet and exercise habits, according to the [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health, most people can maintain a healthy weight through the establishment of healthy habits and maintaining an environment conducive to good health (emptying their refrigerator and cupboards of junk foods, etc.).<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>
Although many people attempt to excuse away their overweight condition on their [[genetics|genetic]] makeup rather than exercise self-discipline when it comes to their diet and exercise habits, according to the [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health, most people can maintain a healthy weight through the establishment of healthy habits and maintaining an environment conducive to good health (emptying their refrigerator and cupboards of junk foods, etc.).<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>
The [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health declares in their article ''[[Gene]]s are not destiny'':
{{cquote|...it’s important to remember that overall, the contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. As one scientist wrote, “Genes may co-determine who becomes obese, but our environment determines how many become obese.” That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>}}
=== Internet and computer usage ===
=== Internet and computer usage ===
In 2009, an Australian university study was done concerning the association between leisure time internet and computer use with being overweight and/or [[obesity|obese]] and also sedentary.<ref>http://www.jmir.org/2009/3/e28/</ref> The study concluded: "These findings suggest that, apart from nutritional and physical activity interventions, it may also be necessary to decrease time spent in sedentary behaviors, such as leisure-time Internet and computer use, in order to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity."<ref>http://www.jmir.org/2009/3/e28/</ref>
In 2009, an Australian university study was done concerning the association between leisure time internet and computer use with being overweight/obese and also sedentary.<ref>http://www.jmir.org/2009/3/e28/</ref> The study concluded: "These findings suggest that, apart from nutritional and physical activity interventions, it may also be necessary to decrease time spent in sedentary behaviors, such as leisure-time Internet and computer use, in order to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity."<ref>http://www.jmir.org/2009/3/e28/</ref>
== Weight loss methods and medical science ==
== Weight loss methods and medical science ==