What Makes You Gain Fat? Unpacking the Science of Weight Gain
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled since 1990, but a simple calorie surplus doesn't tell the full story of what makes you gain fat. The accumulation of body fat is a complex process influenced by a multitude of interconnected biological and environmental factors that can make managing weight an immense challenge.