World Obesity Day

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.