for/through eating too much fatty food

[joham]

Many young people are getting fat for/through eating too much fatty
food.

Do both prepositions work as well for this sentence?

Thank you in advance.

[Johnson_F]

Many young people are getting fat for/through eating too much fatty
food.

Do both prepositions work as well for this sentence?

No, 'for' doesn't work. 'From' is an acceptable alternative to 'through'.

[Barb_D]

I missed the chance to answer at 28 after the hour, like the other two, but I also think "from" works better.

I would use "by" if it was intentional - I'm getting stronger by lifting weights, but I'm gaining weight from eating too much junk food.

[Johnson_F]

I missed the chance to answer at 28 after the hour, like the other two, but I also think "from" works better.
You have to be up with the lark to beat us,

I would use "by" if it was intentional - I'm getting stronger by lifting weights, but I'm gaining weight from eating too much junk food.
I agree. Thanks for the addition.

Johnson