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Why Weight Gain Involves More Than Food Alone

Why Weight Gain Involves More Than Food Alone
Why weight gain isn’t always about food: 4 factors to consider · indianexpress.com

Weight gain is not always caused by food alone.

Nutritionist Sonia Narang says four things matter for managing weight.

These are food, drinking enough water, sleep, and physical activity.

Eating a lot or choosing poor-quality food can increase calories.

More calories can lead to weight gain.

Sitting too much may also be important.

Narang also says sleep should be considered.

Looking at all four areas can give a fuller picture of weight management.

Key facts

Speaker
Nutritionist Sonia Narang
Discussion
Factors involved in weight management
Four cornerstones
Food, hydration, sleep, and physical activity
Food-related factors
Overeating and poor food quality
Calorie connection
Narang said weight can rise when calorie intake increases.
Other lifestyle factors
A sedentary lifestyle and sleep may also play a role.

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Sonia Narang

Nutritionist discussing factors relevant to weight management

“When we talk about weight gain, we obviously blame food, which is right. You are eating a lot; the quality of your food is not good. So when we talk about calories, weight is obviously going up. But if you are in a sedentary lifestyle along with food, then sleep”
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“There are four cornerstones. Food matters, hydration matters, sleep matters, physical activity matters.”
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