World Obesity Day
Overview:
Shedding sufficient light on this disease in proportion to the health risks it poses, as obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than two billion people in the world and is a very important risk factor for many chronic diseases. Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world. This disease must be addressed as it is a social responsibility that includes radical solutions in terms of prevention, treatment, and attention to a healthy lifestyle.
Scientific Facts:
- Obesity is an excessive accumulation of body fat, which may harm an individual’s health.
- An individual becomes obese as a result of an imbalance between the calories he consumes and the calories he eats.
- The environment and society are fundamental to determining people’s choices and preventing them from obesity.
- A child’s choices, diet, and physical activity are affected by the environment surrounding them.
- Physical activity is important to maintain a healthy weight.
World Obesity Day Objectives:
- Raising health awareness among individuals in society about the causes and risks of obesity and ways to prevent it.
- Raising health awareness of the importance of following a healthy lifestyle.
- Highlighting the importance of taking preventive measures to combat obesity, to cooperate and contribute to finding solutions to reduce the risks of obesity.
Prevention of obesity
- Drink sufficient amounts of water daily.
- Make sure to eat vegetables and fruits daily.
- Avoid fatty and high-fat foods, including fried foods and fast food.
- Reducing the amount of sweets and sugars consumed.
- Chew food slowly.
- Eat from a small plate.
- Make sure you sleep well.
- Reducing stress levels.
