Modern David         David by Michelangelo        It takes a lot of money to buy all the food needed to gain so much weight.     Is it gluttony?   or   It can actually be a disease.     " The  hormones  leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth  hormone  influence our appetite, metabolism and body fat distribution. People who are  obese  have  hormone  levels that encourage the accumulation of body fat."  Obesity and hormones - Better Health Channel    But:   Why does it seem that there are many more   overweight people than in the past?     Maybe:   -High fat and sweet fast food restaurants?   -Larger portions?   -Advertisement?   -Stress?     Any Ideas?