Obesity
Facts and more information on obesity
Facts on obesity
- In 2008 more than 1.4 billion adults were overweight
- In 2008 more than half a billion adults were obese
- In 2013 42 million preschool children were overweight
- Being overweight and obese are linked to more deaths worldwide than underweight
Ways to prevent obesity
- Eat a healthy diet
- maintain a healthy weight
- limit total fat intake
- limit the intake of sugar and salt
- increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains and nuts
Were you can find help for obesity!
Go to http://www.obesityaction.org/ to find more information on obesity