Is obesity ever a person's fault

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36. Sometimes

But not always.

In an ideal world it is a simple mathematical calories in versus calories out issue.

In reality that issue is complicated by many other related issues. Not everyone has he $$$ to obtain healhy filling nutritious meals. In some parts of our nation fresh foods are far more abundant and affordable than in others. Some lack food preparation skills. Many are ignorant of basic health and nutrition information - and many others have a very real financial interest in keeping them ignorant and or confused. The climate in much of the nation is such that i is impossible to get adequate exercise without access to indoor facilities and equipment - something many cannot afford. And yes some have hormonal and genetic factors that do predispose them to weight related health challenges.

IMHO it is overly simplistic to make obesity about nothng more calories in versus calories out.