. are more likely to have bulimia, but some males suffer from this disorder too. Bulimia often starts in the teen years and can last into adulthood and is a long-term disorder. There are many symptoms of bulimia including tooth decay, gum disease and loss of tooth enamel. It also leads to bone thinning, kidney damage, heart problems, or even death. Eating disorders can be dangerous and willpower alone is not enough to overcome them. If you know someone who has a eating disorder please get them help! Week Five DQ 4 Post a 150- to 300-word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply: Based on the information on pp. 293 and 298–302 of the textbook, what is one factor that has contributed to the global increase in obesity? Describe this factor in detail and explain why the factor puts individuals at risk for becoming obese. Lifestyle is a factor that contributes to one's risk for obesity. Eating too many calories and not getting enough exercise is an imbalance of energy. Excessive calorie consumption, foods rich in fat or sugar contain a large amount of calories. The recent fast food restaurant trend to "supersize" portions is making matters worse. Lack of physical activity, obese individuals do not participle in regular moderate physical activity. Obesity rates increase with age, many adults seem unaware that calorie intake should be reduced as they get older since their metabolism slows down and/or they become less active. Having obese parents, although some genes that increase the risk of developing obesity may be transmitted, family habits involving lack of physical activity, high alcohol consumption and poor nutrition can clearly play a significant role. Adopting healthy eating habits and a physical active life play a key role both in preventing obesity and maintaining a healthy weight. Since weight gain is strongly influenced by