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Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the
extent that it may have a negative effect on health. People are generally considered obese
when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person’s weight
by the square of the person’s height, is over 30 kg/m₂ defined as overweight.
Around the world, more than one billion adults are overweight and about 300 million
of them are obese. In the United States, 66 percent of all adults are overweight and, of
those, 32 percent are obese.
Obesity levels in Japan and some African nations are below 5 percent, but they’re
rising. Obesity rates in China overall are not high, but in some of that country’s larger cities,
rates are up 20 percent.
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions, too. The number of overweight
children in the United States has doubled since 1980, and for teens, it's tripled. And the
problem with children is now a global issue as well.
MALAYSIA has the dubious honour of having the highest obesity prevalence in
Southeast Asia. This was based on Economist Intelligence Unit’s “Tackling Obesity in Asian”
report, which covered Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and
Vietnam.
BMI CHART
The BMI range of Asians and Westerners varies because the temperature of
Westerners country much cooler then Asians.
Most of Westerner’s fat burned to gain more energy so that they can adapt the
temperature of their country.
PROVE
RESEARCH
1. Obesity among school children is on the rise in Malaysia.
Overweight
Normal (Healthy)
Series 2
Underweight
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WAYS TO PREVENT OBESITY
Eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
Exercise even moderately, for at least 30 minutes a day
Cut down the consumption of fatty and sugary foods
Use vegetable-based oil rather than animal based fat
Reduce amount of oil in our food
Keep active
Make sure we are eating healthy food
Only eat when we are hungry
Walk more, eat less
Change eating habits rather than focusing on weight.
Be a role model who eat healthy foods and physically active
Reduce time in front of TV and computers
Encourage physical activity
Encourage children to drink water rather than beverages with added sugar
Serve at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Keep the refrigerator stocked with fat-free or low fat milk and fresh fruits and
vegetables
Weigh yourself regularly
IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING OBESITY
1. To prevent diseases such as :-
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Colon cacer
Diabetes ( Type 2 )
Hypertension
High LDL cholesterol
Low HDL cholesterol
High levels of triglycerides
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Depression
Osteoarthritis
Sleep apnoea
Respiratory problems