Obesity is not only caused by the consumption of fatty foods, but is\nalso linked to the balance between energy intake and energy expenditure\nin the body.<\/p>\n
According to Dr Siti Nadia Tarmizi, M.Epid, Director of Prevention\nand Control of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health of\nthe Republic of Indonesia, the basic principle of obesity is simple: an\nimbalance between the energy that enters and the energy that the body\nuses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe principle of obesity is straightforward: between intake and\nexpenditure (unbalanced),\u201d she said during the Media Briefing \u201cCermat\nMemilih Pangan Olahan untuk Mencegah Obesitas\u201d in Central Jakarta on\nTuesday, 3 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Excess energy is then stored as fat, causing weight to rise. This\ncondition is more at risk if someone leads a sedentary lifestyle or\nlacks physical activity.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we don\u2019t move much, while intake is high, that\u2019s what makes\nweight go up,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
High carbohydrate intake can also contribute to weight gain.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf carbohydrates are more, they are surely processed into sugar.\nThat can also cause obesity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In the body, excess carbohydrates will be converted to glucose. If\nnot used for energy, that glucose can be stored as fat.<\/p>\n
This is what makes excessive carbohydrate consumption still risky,\neven if it does not come from fatty foods.<\/p>\n
For example, consuming high-calorie foods such as burgers that can\nreach thousands of calories in a single meal.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you eat a burger, the calories can reach 2,000. That should be\nenough for one day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
However, in practice, many people still consume other foods\nafterwards, such as potatoes, rice, or snacks, making the total caloric\nintake excessive.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/inactivity-and-overeating-drive-obesity-1772607631", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }