Rises in obesity may be increasing because of winter indoor temperatures in the United States, United Kingdom, and other developed countries. Winter indoor temperatures have increased over the last few decades. Reduced exposure to cold weather may minimize the need for energy to stay warm and reducing the body's capacity to produce heat. This evidence of winter indoor temperatures in the UK and US examines the idea that exposure to seasonal cold could help to regulate energy balance and body weight on a population level. Increasing expectations of thermal comfort mean that seasonal cold exposure is decreasing and we are spending more time exposed to milder temperatures. Studies suggest that increased time spent in warm conditions may lead to reduced capacity to burn energy. Lowering winter temperatures might have an impact on reducing body weight and obesity.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110124195618.htm
This is crazy! I dont think obesity is caused because of tempature, i truly believe its because of the way people eat, and lack of exercise!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ellen and with this article. The main reason someone would be obese is because of their lack of exercise and how they choose to eat. That by far is big factor. But I also think that this article makes sense when it states that lowering winter indoor temperatures MIGHT have an impact decreasing obesity. If someone is cold because of a lower set temperature then they are going to want to get warm. To get warm, someone can exercise and get moving instead of making a room warmer. I understnd that this is probably not as likely as most of would like to think but it is a possibilty. The article was jut presenting a scenario where temperature change and activity could affect someone's weight.
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ReplyDeleteOh, and people need to stop blaming their laziness on central heat and air conditioning.