Causes of Obesity
User reported causes of Obesity based on their intuition.
| Cause | Agree |
|---|---|
| Lack of Exercise | 88% |
| Stress | 81% |
| Comfort Eating | 80% |
| Eat Too Much | 80% |
| Processed Foods | 74% |
| Genetics | 73% |
| Sedentary Work | 67% |
| Learned Response to Stress | 63% |
| Low Energy | 62% |
| Depression | 57% |
| Boredom | 56% |
| Sugar/chocolate Craving/addiction | 51% |
| Yo-Yo Dieting | 47% |
| Carbohydrate-Induced Hunger | 47% |
| Family Influence | 45% |
| Medications | 39% |
| Sleep Problems | 39% |
| Long Term Illness and Inactivity | 32% |
| Chronic Pain | 26% |
| PCOS/Insulin Resistance | 26% |
| Sugar-Laden Drinks | 22% |
| Childhood Abuse | 21% |
| Quitting Smoking | 18% |
| Steroid Therapy | 6% |
| Narcolepsy | 3% |
Conditions Resulting from Obesity
User-reported conditions resulting from Obesity based on their intuition.
| Resulting Condition | Agree |
|---|---|
| Diabetes - Type 2 | 75% |
| Osteoarthritis | 45% |
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | 45% |
| Urinary Incontinence | 33% |
| Knee Pain | 30% |
| Arthritis | 28% |
| Depression | 25% |
| Erectile Dysfunction | 24% |
| Lower Back Pain | 23% |
| Neurological Problems and Chronic Pain | 21% |
| Psoriasis | 16% |
| Cold Intolerance | 15% |
Treatments
User-reported effectiveness in treating Obesity
| Treatment | Major Improvement | Moderate Improvement | Much Worse | No Effect | Worse | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | 19% | 39% | 1% | 37% | 4% | 368 |
| Vitamin D Supplements | 4% | 6% | 3% | 86% | 2% | 113 |
| Paleo Diet | 41% | 41% | 3% | 14% | 0% | 29 |
| Reduce Stress | 6% | 23% | 3% | 65% | 3% | 31 |
| Meditation | 6% | 14% | 2% | 76% | 2% | 49 |
| Adderall | 11% | 33% | 0% | 44% | 11% | 9 |
| Hypnotherapy | 0% | 11% | 11% | 72% | 6% | 18 |
| Eliminate Gluten | 21% | 26% | 0% | 44% | 8% | 61 |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements | 4% | 13% | 2% | 81% | 1% | 131 |
| Low Carbohydrate Diet | 22% | 39% | 6% | 27% | 7% | 161 |
| Gastric Bypass | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 9 |
| Cognitive Behavior Therapy | 9% | 32% | 0% | 55% | 5% | 22 |
| Support Groups | 5% | 13% | 5% | 69% | 8% | 39 |
| Prozac | 2% | 7% | 18% | 49% | 24% | 45 |
| Acupunture | 8% | 12% | 12% | 68% | 0% | 25 |
| Phentermine + Fenfluramine (Fen-Phen) | 43% | 29% | 5% | 24% | 0% | 21 |
| Healthy Diet Changes | 18% | 41% | 2% | 34% | 5% | 396 |
| High Intensity Interval Training | 25% | 45% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 20 |
| Carbohydrate Restricted, High PUFA, Moderate Protein Diet | 33% | 9% | 9% | 40% | 10% | 58 |
| Eat Out Less | 15% | 34% | 1% | 47% | 4% | 131 |
| VLCD | 29% | 57% | 0% | 14% | 0% | 7 |
| Shangri-La Diet | 27% | 36% | 0% | 27% | 9% | 11 |
| No Added Sugar | 14% | 30% | 2% | 50% | 5% | 132 |
| Food Tracking | 9% | 49% | 3% | 27% | 12% | 67 |
| Lap Band Surgery | 0% | 67% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 3 |
| Portion Control | 9% | 38% | 4% | 42% | 7% | 139 |
| Armodafinil (Nuvigil) | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Qnexa (Phentermine + Topirimate) | 33% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 0% | 9 |
| Thermogenics | 0% | 33% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 3 |
| Hcg Diet | 18% | 18% | 9% | 45% | 9% | 11 |
| Learn to Cook | 12% | 19% | 2% | 58% | 8% | 98 |
| Check A1C, Blood Test | 10% | 21% | 3% | 63% | 3% | 63 |
| Get Adequate Sleep | 6% | 26% | 2% | 62% | 4% | 163 |
| Weight Watchers | 12% | 32% | 6% | 33% | 18% | 101 |
| Ephedrine+Caffeine | 9% | 27% | 9% | 45% | 11% | 56 |
| Tried to Learn to Respond to Specific Hunger | 5% | 27% | 4% | 53% | 11% | 124 |
| Medifast | 0% | 44% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 16 |
| Nutrisystem | 0% | 32% | 14% | 41% | 14% | 22 |
| Alli | 6% | 16% | 9% | 56% | 13% | 32 |
| Skip Snacks | 2% | 25% | 5% | 58% | 10% | 106 |
| Get Hormones Checked | 2% | 7% | 3% | 86% | 2% | 91 |
| Low Fat Diet | 7% | 17% | 13% | 44% | 19% | 135 |
| Anti-Depressant Medicines | 3% | 16% | 15% | 51% | 15% | 99 |
Predictors
Below is the change in Obesity seen after the predictor is higher than average.
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Obesity Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Name | Obesity |
| Aggregation Method | MEAN |
| Analysis Performed At | 2020-03-02 |
| Duration of Action | 24 hours |
| Maximum Allowed Value | 5 out of 5 |
| Minimum Allowed Value | 1 out of 5 |
| Number of Aggregate Predictors | 0 |
| Number of Aggregate Outcomes | 0 |
| Number of Measurements | 0 |
| Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) | 0 |
| Public | true |
| Onset Delay | 0 seconds |
| Unit | 1 to 5 Rating |
| User Variables | 0 |
| Variable Category | Symptoms |
| Variable ID | 86880 |