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Obesity is one of the leading causes of premature death in the United States. This is due to the diseases that are attributed to obesity and the magnitude of these diseases. Obesity is about more than just how you look in the mirror, it is about quality of life and longevity. A simple fact that may get your attention: Those who are considered 40 percent overweight are twice as likely to die prematurely as someone who is considered to be of normal weight.

Obesity's health effects are deep and vast-and they have a real and lasting impact on communities, on nations, and most importantly, on individuals, today and across future generations

Yes, the most likely culprits behind extra weight gain includes your couch and the snack shelf. But some new studies suggest there are less obvious factors that could lead to mid-section spread. Here are four subtle and weird ways you could be adding pounds-and how to stop it.