Xinhuanet Helsinki, August 26th The results of a study released by the Finnish Academy of Sciences on the 26th show that social factors such as personal emotions and other psychological factors and education levels are closely related to people’s obesity levels.
Researchers from the Nutrition, Food, and Health Research Group of the Finnish Academy of Sciences analyzed data from more than 5,000 survey respondents, as well as questionnaires on lifestyle, dietary habits, and psychological and social factors, and found that emotions are a key factor affecting people's eating. Emotional eating, regardless of sex, can easily lead to obesity, but this phenomenon is particularly common in women. The study also found that people with mood depression are more likely to eat emotionally and that it is more difficult to maintain physical activity, and therefore it is more likely to lead to obesity.
In addition to psychological factors, social factors such as educational background can also affect people's weight. The study found that obese people with higher education levels are generally less likely than those with lower education levels. This is partly due to differences in the selection criteria for food and the degree of physical activity. In addition, those who are more highly educated will receive more support from the society in terms of weight control, and they will be more persistent in persisting in physical exercise.
The researchers pointed out that when formulating and implementing weight-control programs, more attention should be paid to the social and psychological factors that affect food choice and fitness activities.