Question

I grow not from birth, but from what you choose,
From sugar and grease and too many stews.
I'm not a disease, but I bring them near,
And though I'm soft, I cause much fear. What am i

Answer 1

You are "fat." The riddle describes how fat can accumulate from unhealthy eating choices (sugar, grease, stews) and is associated with health issues (bringing diseases near). It is soft in texture, and the notion of gaining weight can cause fear for many people.